Design

Lina Jouni creates art from missile debris.

Lina Jouni transforms debris from Israeli missile strikes into art pieces.

Awekeys announces RGB translucent metal keycaps with 6 colors for full-height MX-style switches, launching on Kickstarter

Awekeys announced RGB translucent metal keycaps for full-height MX-style switches, with 6 color options and two finishes, to be crowdfunded on Kickstarter.

TP-Link releases Archer 8 Ultra and Deco 8 Ultra routers based on Wi-Fi 8 (IEEE 802.11bn)

TP-Link releases Archer 8 Ultra and Deco 8 Ultra routers based on Wi-Fi 8 (IEEE 802.11bn)

John Ternus discusses iPhone Duo as embodiment of merging technology with humanity

John Ternus discusses iPhone Duo as embodiment of merging technology with humanity

National authorities outline plans to embed set-top box functionality into televisions via software in the next five-year plan

National authorities outline plans to embed set-top box functionality into televisions via software in the next five-year plan

Experts and overseas Chinese-language media discuss ecological governance and the international expression of Yellow River culture at Laoniu Bay

The forest and grass cover rate in Bishan County rose from 32.8% at the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan period to 48.6% now. Soil and water conservation rate in Bishan County increased from 52.48% to 59.94%. Forest and grass greening rate along the Yellow River and the Great Wall reached over 60%.

Zhang Xue motorcycle 820RR-RS officially released at the 24th China International Motorcycle Expo with a nationwide guide price of 138,000 yuan

Zhang Xue motorcycle 820RR-RS was officially released at the 24th China International Motorcycle Expo with a nationwide price of 138,000 yuan.

CASETiFY launches reinforced protective cases for iPhone 18 Pro

According to 爱范儿, CASETiFY has released reinforced protective cases for the iPhone 18 Pro, featuring EcoShock™ internal shock-absorbing structure and Enhanced Duo-Lock™ to prevent frame-back loosening. The company demonstrated a drop test from about 1.2 meters, with corner-first impacts and subsequent mobile rolling, and notes that CASETiFY has more than 30,000 global designs available.

Izanagi Games releases the live-action game AKIBA LOST and sets up a photo spot with Fatamiya-kun at Tokyo Game Show 2026

According to 4Gamer, long-form live-action game AKIBA LOST from Izanagi Games was released today, September 17, and features a 20-hour campaign exploring a 13-year-old girl's disappearance from six plus one perspectives. A Tokyo Game Show photo spot with Fatamiya-kun and a AKIBA LOST trial play area with 30 demo units were announced.

酷态科 announces Space Series Three-Body joint edition preorder and Sept 22 sale

酷态科官方宣布太空系列三体联名版开启预约，将于9月22日现货开售，包含6号氮化镓电能卡片 Air等产品。

Sentosa Resort Island unveils expansion plan to double visitors with two-decade development of new attractions

Singapore’s Sentosa resort plans a two-decade expansion to double its visitors, with the project to be implemented progressively. The plan, led by Sentosa Development Corp. CEO Thien Kwee Eng, aims to add "game-changing attractions" to attract regional and international tourists. The island already features palm-fringed beaches, a casino, and Universal Studios, and will be expanded to attract more visitors.

Nscale files to go public on NYSE under NSCL

CFDA Chief Steven Kolb Resigns After PETA Altercation

Tongzhou District accelerates aging-friendly renovation of urban communities, including elevator installation and urban renewal plans.

Tongzhou District in Nantong, Jiangsu, is accelerating age-friendly renovations of aging urban communities, including installing residential elevators as part of broader urban renewal efforts. The plan aligns with the 15th Five-Year objectives, outlining extensive renovation of old housing, elevator updates, and urban green space construction to improve residents' living quality and safety.

平陆运河正式通航推动沿线地区发展教育与文旅项目

The Pinglu Canal has officially opened to navigation, marking a major milestone for the沿线 regions with ongoing educational and cultural development tied to the canal’s operation. Construction began in 2022, a key hydrological datum cited is the Ma dao hub’s maximum 29.6-meter operating head, and local schools and communities have undergone relocations and new cultural-education initiatives as a result. The canal’s opening is being seen as a catalyst for tourism, industry, and regional growth along the river.

Pokemon launches 30th anniversary trading card collection and ANA-themed airliner

BetterHalf Films joins Studio Amarana on animated film Galeo of the Seawalkers

BetterHalf Films has joined Indonesian Studio Amarana on the animated film Galeo of the Seawalkers by Andara Fembriarto. The project, titled Galeo Anak Segara in Indonesian, is among the selected works for the Vancouver International Film Festival’s new Business Hub Co-Production Forum. BetterHalf Films operates offices in Toronto and London.

Nike loses blue-chip status but maintains brand swagger

Nike lost its blue-chip badge but retained swagger

Macondo Park opens amid enthusiasm from thousands

Macondo Park opens with thousands of attendees

Maserati showcases three cars from the Panini Collection at Goodwood Revival to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

Maserati marks its 100th anniversary by sending three Panini Collection cars to the Goodwood Revival, September 18–20, to be displayed around the circuit with support from Classiche. The lineup includes a rare Pininfarina coupe, the Birdcage (Tipo 61), and the Eldorado single-seater with a 4.2-liter V8 and a two-speed gearbox capable of over 217 mph (350 km/h). The event themed La Dolce Vita celebrates Italian culture and motorsport at Goodwood in West Sussex, England.

Peter Arnold promoted to President of the Fashion Scholarship Fund

Peter Arnold was promoted to President of the Fashion Scholarship Fund

Mercedes-AMG to unveil its high-powered electric SUV on October 17 during a 140th anniversary celebration at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart

Mercedes-AMG will unveil a high-powered electric SUV on October 17 during Mercedes-Benz Museum's 140th anniversary celebration in Stuttgart. The model is set to enter production later this year, with first customer deliveries expected in early 2027, and will feature a 106 kWh battery with three axial-flux motors delivering up to 1,153 hp and 1,475 lb-ft of torque, with a 0-62 mph time around 2.5 seconds.

Volvo announces plan to introduce 13 new cars this decade as part of its biggest product push, including new EVs and latest-generation hybrids

Volvo announced plans to introduce 13 new cars this decade, including new EVs and latest-generation hybrids

Superdry opens new store at Derbion after signing a 10-year lease

British fashion brand Superdry & Co is opening a new store at Derbion in Derby after signing a 10-year lease for a 3,576-square-foot unit. The store will stock womenswear and menswear from autumn/winter collections, outerwear, and the Bench streetwear label. The Derbion complex has other new tenants and will relocate Primark to a 50,000-square-foot store next year.

TCU partners with Polimoda to expand fashion students’ access to Florence

TCU has partnered with Florence-based Polimoda to give TCU fashion merchandising students the opportunity to study in Italy starting in spring 2027. The semester programme offers two tracks, Fashion Design & Business and Fashion Design & Crafts, combining TCU’s merchandising and business focus with Polimoda’s creative and industry-connected approach, within Florence’s fashion ecosystem. The collaboration also explores research, faculty collaboration, knowledge exchange, and potentially additional academic programmes between the US and Italy.

Mitsuoka previews the Mitsuoka LA1, a two-seater roadster inspired by the C1 Corvette

Mitsuoka previews the LA1, a two-seater roadster that blends C1 Corvette-inspired styling with Mazda MX-5 ND underpinnings. The official premiere is set for November 26, and exterior renderings have been released on a dedicated website; specifications have not yet been announced. The car is likely a limited-production model for the Japanese market, with design by Takanori Aoki and connections to the MX-5 ND platform.

Great Wall Motors unveils Tank 300 Hooke Trail with a dual live-axle front suspension

Great Wall Motors has unveiled the Tank 300 Hooke Trail, a special edition of the Tank 300 designed for extreme off-roading with a dual live-axle front suspension. It is based on the Tank 300L’s platform, features a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with 228 hp, and will start pre-orders in China ahead of a September 20 market launch, with a potential future turbo 3.0-liter V6 option.

Maserati, JAC and Huawei plan the launch of two pure-electric vehicles: a mid-to-large SUV and a large grand tourer.

Maserati, JAC and Huawei are reported to launch two pure-electric vehicles: a mid-to-large-size SUV and a large grand tourer.

Beauty brands expand products addressing hair loss as a growth category

Hair loss is moving from niche concern to mainstream beauty priority, with consumers spending on products spanning scalp serums to LED devices. Brands are racing to turn thinning hair into beauty’s next major growth category.

France seeks a lift at SailGP stop in Geneva after poor showing in Spain

The French team, who placed 12th and second-to-last in Spain two weeks ago, will try to regain their level on Saturday and Sunday in Switzerland, at Lake Geneva, where the SailGP Championship’s 10th stage is being held.

Infrastructure and tourism sectors in Jingshan, Hubei, expand around tennis tourism and related industries

In Jingshan, Hubei, tennis has become a major local economy driver, with more than 356 standard courts and over 100,000 residents regularly playing. The 2025 Jingshan Tennis Open drew 56,000 spectators and directly boosted tourism revenue by 1.1 billion yuan, while 3.15 million visitors came with tennis Tourism, pushing total tennis-related output beyond 3.5 billion yuan; 2026 will see renewed events including a world youth soft tennis championship.

Elwood collaborates with the Los Angeles Rams to release a six-piece capsule collection

Elwood and the Los Angeles Rams released a six-piece capsule collection to mark the Rams’ 75th anniversary of the 1951 NFL championship. The collection reworks Rams archive graphics with a vintage treatment, and the accompanying campaign The Night We Won features Rams captain Quentin Lake and surfer King Nicol, photographed by Chase Thompson. The release accompanies a broader anniversary programme that includes two alternate uniforms, with one named Classic Sol, debuting September 21 against the New York Giants at SoFi Stadium.

Guangdong outlines efforts to strengthen ethnic unity and cultural exchange, including exhibitions and events across multiple cities and a regional football/basketball invitational.

Guangdong outlines efforts to strengthen ethnic unity and cultural exchange through a mix of exhibitions, heritage sites, and sports events across multiple cities. Key initiatives include the Guangzhou South Yuewang Museum exhibition drawing hundreds of groups and nearly 2.4 million visitors since 2023, and the 2026 Tongxin Cup youth football/basketball invitational in Qingyuan from August 7–10 with participants from HK, Macao, Taiwan and local counties.

Opel introduces Astra GSE Line with 276 hp, matching Astra OPC performance in electric form.

Opel introduces the Astra GSE Line with 276 hp in its most potent fully electric form, matching the power output of the Astra OPC J. The GSE Line will be available with every Astra powertrain and debuts publicly at the Paris Motor Show before a spring 2027 market launch, with more GSE Line models planned for 2027.

Beijing releases action plan to develop 'word元 economy' with a high-standard 'word元 factory'

Beijing released the 2026–2028 Action Plan for accelerating the development of the word元 economy, detailing high-standard word元 factories, distribution platforms as part of new infrastructure, and a broad expansion of use cases across industries. The plan includes ten measures spanning factory construction, core technology R&D, quality evaluation, distribution platforms, intelligent agents, software ecosystems, overseas capabilities, data ontology, and training, with key technical indicators such as model adaptation quantity, word元 throughput, latency, cache hit rate, and PUE. It also envisions international collaboration and multilingual deployments through Belt and Road markets and global digital economy initiatives.

London Fashion Week sees celebrities wearing limited-edition purple Grimace beanie.

Phoenix Brown was seen wearing a limited-edition purple Grimace beanie at London Fashion Week.

The 2026 10th National Underwater Robotics Competition opens in Dalian with 30 teams competing

The 2026 10th National Underwater Robotics Competition opened in Dalian on September 18, with 30 teams from domestic universities, research institutes, and related enterprises. The event, guided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and co-hosted by the Dalian municipal government and Peng Cheng Laboratory, runs through September 20 and features multiple tracks focused on real near-shore underwater sensing, localization, communication, and intelligent operations.

The 9th China Robot Summit showcases embodied AI applications and robot controllers in Zhejiang

On September 18 in Jinhua, Zhejiang, the Zhejiang AI Theory Theatre Creation and Research Center was established and a co-creation plan for AI theory short dramas was announced, with 8 AI theory shorts released since July and over 400 million views. The event coincided with the 9th China Robot Summit, highlighting embodied AI applications and robot controllers in Zhejiang, and noting broad participation from 11 prefecture-level cities.

Li Auto's i9 Home to fully adopt self-developed 5C batteries

German designer Jon Liesenfeld wins 2026 Redress Design Award

New Balance sues Decathlon in a US court over logo plagiarism

New Balance has filed a trademark infringement suit in a US court against two US subsidiaries of French retailer Decathlon, alleging that a logo used on Kiprun running shoes is confusingly similar to New Balance's 'N' mark.

Spinnova signs non-binding LOI to acquire Tearfil

Cozmo launches the Ginkgo lounge chair designed by Anne-Mette Bartholin and Morten Ernst

Cozmo launches the Ginkgo lounge chair designed by Anne-Mette Bartholin and Morten Ernst. The chair emphasizes economy of material and sculptural presence, turning a 2D shape into a 3D object using as little material as possible. It is featured in Dezeen Showroom.

The 11th Shaanxi Art Festival opens its fine arts, calligraphy, and photography exhibition in Shangluo

The 11th Shaanxi Art Festival opened its provincial exhibition of fine arts, calligraphy, and photography in Shangluo. It features 298 works selected from 2,651 submissions, plus 62 invited works by renowned artists, for a total of 360 pieces across painting, calligraphy/seal carving, photography, and sculpture; the first phase runs September 16 to October 14 and the event will extend to the end of the year with free public access and accompanying lectures.

Artist Mia Middleton opened her second solo show titled 'Summoning Cleo' in Los Angeles.

Mia Middleton opened her second solo show in Los Angeles.

Lake Como Design Festival showcases contemporary design selections.

According to Dezeen, the Lake Como Design Festival showcased Contemporary Design Selections, featuring a pasta-shaped daybed and speakers resembling Saturn's rings. It is the eighth edition of the Contemporary Design Selections, curated by Giovanna Massoni, with the festival theme Borders.

A Matti Suuronen Futuro House is manufactured and displayed at Helsinki Design Week.

According to Dezeen, a Matti Suuronen Futuro House has been manufactured for the first time in decades and decked out by Marimekko for Helsinki Design Week, landing at Kaisaniemi Botanical Gardens as part of the festival.

Artist Si Qiuli opened an exhibition of large-scale ceramic works at the Tai Art Museum in Shanghai.

According to 中国新闻网 文化, a new exhibition titled "丈量之火：司秋利的巨幅陶瓷" opened on September 16 at the Tai Art Museum in Shanghai, showcasing Si Qiuli's large-scale ceramic works. The artist, born in 1968 in Beijing, has pushed ceramic works to 8.8 meters by 2.8 meters. The show emphasizes the relationships between material, fire, and space, inviting viewers to move between distant and close viewing.

Designer Patricia Urquiola launched the Nina lounge chair for furniture brand Andreu World.

According to Dezeen, Patricia Urquiola designed the Nina lounge chair for furniture brand Andreu World, launching a piece characterized by 1970s-style curves and a bulbous, pebble-like front that flows into a continuous looping curve ending with a sculptural back. The design is showcased in Dezeen Showroom.

Isamaya Ffrench launched the Studio Iron exhibition as part of the London Design Festival.

According to Dezeen, Isamaya Ffrench has opened her second Studio Iron show as part of this year’s London Design Festival, with participants including Andu Masebo and Barnaby Lewis. Dezeen notes that Studio Iron is Ffrench’s project, and she launched her collectible design gallery at Saatchi Yates earlier this year.

Lechner & Lechner Architects completed a charred timber-clad annexe in the Austrian Alps.

According to Dezeen, Austrian studio Lechner & Lechner Architects added a charred timber-clad annexe named Quiet Retreat to a house in the Salzkammergut region of Austria, creating a standalone multipurpose space that forms a loosely U-shaped ensemble around the existing home. The project is described as a minimalist space to withdraw and think.

A joint exhibition of comics themed on the Min-Ning cooperation opens at the Fuzhou Painting Academy.

According to 中国新闻网 文化, a joint exhibition titled "The Aid-Ning Story in Art" opened at the Fuzhou Painting Academy on September 17, running through September 27. The show features 115 works by artists from Fujian and Ningxia, focusing on scenes such as resettlement, industrial collaboration, people’s livelihoods, talent exchanges, and cultural integration to mark the Min-Ning cooperation’s 30-year journey.

The 'Gods of Angkor' exhibition featuring over 150 artifacts opens at the Hunan Museum.

According to 中国新闻网 文化, the exhibition 'Gods of Angkor—A Millennium of Khmer Empire Treasures' opened at the Hunan Museum on September 17, featuring more than 150 artifacts from Cambodia's National Museum, the Angkor Conservation Vault, and Chinese museums. The works cover the 9th to 15th centuries of the Khmer Empire, with sections tracing roots, peak, and reflection, and include stone carvings, sculptures, and metal objects. UNESCO listed Angkor as a World Heritage site in 1992.

RHAD Architects completes the construction of Two Bay House.

According to Dezeen, Canadian studio RHAD Architects has completed Two Bay House in Nova Scotia, a waterfront home on Cape Breton Island. The project features blocky volumes with carved-out voids, mass-timber framing, and blackened wood cladding, and the design began with two simple masses.

Fisher & Paykel launches Contemporary style kitchen appliances

According to Dezeen, Fisher & Paykel has launched Contemporary Style kitchen appliances featuring subtly reflective silver-grey glass and tactile physical controls, designed for versatility in the social heart of the home. The Contemporary line is one of three product design styles in the company's luxury range, alongside Minimal and Professional offerings.

Levi's and sacai announce third collaborative denim collection

H World debuts Grand Ji Hotel brand at Paris Design Week

According to Dezeen, H World has debuted its latest hotel brand, Grand Ji Hotel, in Hangzhou, China, designed by Vermilion Zhou Design Group to reinvent hotel design through symbolic ritual. Grand Ji Hotel is a premium brand under H World Group and made its official debut at Paris Design Week.

Tom Pearson unveils 10,000 Rivets furniture collection at London Design Festival

According to Dezeen, designer Tom Pearson unveiled the 10,000 Rivets collection at the London Design Festival, featuring industrial aluminium furniture pieces with rivets that are both structural and decorative. The collection marks Tom Pearson Studio's debut furniture and lighting line and is on display at APOC store in London, where the aluminium pieces function as display cases.