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Design Release

Design Release featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Pocket Spaces

Pocket Spaces is a social intervention guide for high density public housing estates. The design turns narrow corridors and stairwells into shared social spaces. A 12-page portable manual printed on recycled paper leads residents step by step, from spotting neglected areas to building simple modular units. Assembly uses wood collected from community waste, cable ties and simple clamps, so elderly residents and children can complete a unit in 30 minutes without special tools. Pocket Spaces supports spatial autonomy and neighborly bonds in communities facing redevelopment.

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Aquacendo

Aquacendo is a filtered water bottle with an integrated lighting function. The filter removes 99.99 percent of bacteria, microorganisms and other contaminants. The cap holds a solar powered LED light that shines inward, so the water inside the bottle spreads the light over a wider area. Three lighting modes are offered: low brightness, high brightness and a flashing signal. The cap, handle and bottle body are interchangeable. The bottle is made from recyclable RPET, with silicone and silicone coated parts. Two sizes hold 560 and 915 millilitres.

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Chrys

Chrys is a parametric pressure garment designed for pediatric burn recovery. Utilizing a gradient topology lattice structure, the system automatically densifies over scar tissue to deliver a precise therapeutic pressure of 25 mmHg, while maintaining breathability across healthy skin. The design features a modular identity system that separates medical functionality from the aesthetic layer. This enables young patients to customize the garment with interchangeable visual elements, mitigating treatment-related psychological stress through engaging personalization.

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Yongai E Home

The life in a city is usually fast-paced and self-enclosed. The designer hopes to create a temporary homelike lounge in the city through a lighting box with warmth. The project is a special box located in the city center, serving as a warm light in the city. It provides a home-like rest stop for city workers in busy areas, offering convenient services such as a place for short breaks, drinking water, charging stations, first-aid kits, and various other amenities.

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Maples Workout

Maples Workout is a childrens storybook that makes rehabilitation engaging and approachable. Through the adventures of Maple, a teddy bear, the narrative addresses the challenges young readers face during medical appointments. With vibrant illustrations and relatable characters, the book educates children about the rehabilitation process. By providing a relatable storyline, it aims to reduce anxiety and foster a positive mindset, enhancing children's experiences in healthcare settings while promoting understanding and cooperation during rehabilitation.

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Maples Clinic Visit

Maples Clinic Visit is a children's storybook designed to help young readers navigate medical appointments with ease. The narrative follows Maple, a teddy bear, who visits the clinic to learn about orthotics and the medical process. The engaging illustrations and relatable storyline aim to reduce anxiety and foster understanding. By presenting clinical procedures in a comforting way, this book empowers children to face their medical experiences with confidence, transforming potentially daunting situations into positive learning opportunities.

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