Design Release featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.
This project reimagines the calendar as a reflective object connecting everyday life with biodiversity awareness. Each month features a symbolic letter from an endangered species, inviting reflection and personal commitment. Through simple interactions such as writing, marking, and unfolding, the calendar transforms timekeeping into a ritual that encourages empathy and attention toward ecological loss.
Continue readingRoyal Lab Morphis reframes learning as an evolving cultural ecosystem that links heritage craft with contemporary practice. The project transforms museums, workshops and everyday urban spaces into open learning sites where knowledge is passed through direct hands on engagement. Over three years, 13 master craftspeople in Tokyo and Taiwan mentored 123 learners, resulting in 75 percent tertiary admission for secondary students, 80 percent clarity for emerging professionals and alumni returning as facilitators. Morphis complements formal education by offering a scalable, community centered model.
Continue readingSafetravy is not just a travel application but a social initiative that enhances travel safety through thoughtful design and community-focused features. Its interactive map not only guides but also educates, assisting users in navigating and planning their travels with a deep understanding of the social dynamics of their destinations. This approach prioritizes social aspects, ensuring that every traveler is well-prepared, informed, and connected.
Continue readingThis project introduces a practical recipe book specifically designed for women aged 30 to 60. It features a hybrid format, combining a physical book with digital content across social media platforms. The first edition focuses on fruits and vegetables, offering guidance on their use at different stages of ripeness. It includes storage tips and recipes to maximize their potential, encouraging sustainable habits in everyday life.
Continue readingThe ad campaign aims to raise awareness about Harlequin syndrome. This is a syndrome affecting the autonomic nervous system and is associated with absence of sweating and flushing of skin on one side of the face. The agency developed key visual illustrations which are based on the juxtaposition of the different representations of harlequin aiming to shed light on the disparity between the comical representation of the character and the reality of living with Harlequin syndrome, emphasizing the need for greater understanding and awareness of the condition.
Continue readingThis system allows people with disabilities, such as the disabled and the elderly, to pass through the subway ticket gate without a card tag. Just by carrying this small device, the door opens automatically when you pass through the ticket gate, and you can pass through naturally. This system recognizes without malfunction as a car smart key method. It is currently being implemented in some subways in Korea. With the attachable system module, you can easily upgrade a regular ticket gate to a smart pass ticket gate, and all information such as fare tally is transmitted to the control room.
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Design Release features well-thought social design projects that aims to create a global difference.
Bookstore by Li Xiang
Tuesday, 21 JulyWine Packaging by Heijie He
Monday, 20 JulyRecord Player by Yuma Murakami
Sunday, 19 July
Design Release featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.