Design Release

Design Release

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

 

Wagon Remodeling

The Japanese stone roasted sweet potato food wagon has long been an important presence in Japan's winters, bringing warmth and gently illuminating the town as night falls. It was reimagined through a contemporary design approach. In Kyoto, where the cityscape features a rhythm of horizontal and vertical elements like lattice windows, it was designed to integrate diagonal elements, adopted for structural reasons, in a way that complements Kyoto's streets as the ground and forms a figure within it.

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Safetravy

Safetravy 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.

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Food Into Opportunities

This 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.

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Not Always Fun

The 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.

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Jinaga

This 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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Beyond Number

Beyond Number is an interactive platform that transforms raw data into compelling personal narratives. Designed with clarity and engagement in mind, it enables users to explore social justice data through dynamic visualizations, interactive tooltips, and an intuitive minimalist layout. By integrating storytelling with data analytics, it allows visitors to create personalized memory posters that highlight key insights and historical contexts. The platform encourages reflection and awareness, making data-driven storytelling more accessible, impactful, and socially relevant.

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