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Smart Display Wheel

CITIC Dicastal CO.,LTD Wheel Vehicle Accessory Friday, 23 May 2025

Smart Display

Smart Display is a car wheel with an integrated display system. The wheel shows three-dimensional images that can be seen without a screen and without glasses. LED units are built into the wheel and follow its shape. A speed adaptive algorithm senses the rotation of the wheel. Below 20 km/h a flowing light effect is shown, and at 20 km/h and above three-dimensional images are displayed. The surface is finished with piano black paint and a bright coating. The display can carry advertising, danger warnings, vehicle condition information and personal images.

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Danish Fuel Portable Speaker

Rene Sundahl Portable Speaker Limited Edition Thursday, 22 May 2025

Danish Fuel

Danish Fuel is a portable speaker built inside an upcycled World War Two metal jerry can. Old rust and paint are removed by furnace treatment and sandblasting, and the can is then powder coated in a green satin finish. The front panel is made of molded plywood with a smoked oak top layer. The control plate, feet and marking plates are anodized aluminium. The speaker holds a woofer, a tweeter and a class D amplifier. Sound is played through Bluetooth or an auxiliary cable, and power comes from a battery or mains electricity. Each unit carries a unique identification number.

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Intangible Heritage Illustration

Xiaoshu Zhou Illustration Graphic Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Intangible Heritage

Intangible Heritage is a series of three illustrations about the intangible cultural heritage of China. The illustrations present Pipa art, Longquan celadon and the Zigong Lantern Festival. Each image is drawn with vector design software, so fine details remain sharp at large print sizes. The printed sheets measure 800 by 800 millimeters. Traditional subjects are translated into a modern visual language for use online, in print media, books and photo albums. The intent is to help the public learn about these traditions.

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Bamboo Craft Festival Architectural Narrative Illustration

Wing Sze Wincy Kung Architectural Narrative Illustration Graphic Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Bamboo Craft Festival

In response to the sweeping urbanization of Hong Kong and the resulting loss of its cultural diversity, A Bamboo Craft Festival is designed with vast elevated temporary bamboo platforms and structures, creating an urban spatial celebration to preserve and revitalize the local street life cultures, traditions, and craftsmanships. The festival takes place annually and aims to engage the public to experience and explore local street cultures and craftsmanship through workshops and performances, embodying the spirit of Hong Kong.

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Altitude Series Wine Label

Pufine Creative Wine Label Packaging Monday, 19 May 2025

Altitude Series

Altitude Series is a wine label created for wines from the Shangri-La region and inspired by the treasure maps of adventure stories. The label uses an altitude map to reflect the high altitude and low latitude of the growing area. Coordinates and altitude figures indicate the quality and grade of each wine. Three colors refer to the local environment, with silver for snow, blue for lake and black for the night sky. Slightly raised golden coordinates make each grade easy to identify. Ultraviolet printing is applied on a special paper with fine curved textures that refract light.

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Animated Koopmans Logo System Corporate Identity

Ruud Winder Corporate Identity Graphic Sunday, 18 May 2025

Animated Koopmans Logo System

Koopmans asked Rebrandt to communicate the breadth of the range more clearly. The word "print shop" no longer represents what they do. This new ID is therefore not only an aesthetically appealing design language but also a strategic marketing instrument that communicates the wide range of products they can offer. Ruud Winder, head of design Rebrandt, wanted the dynamic working attitude of the organization to be reflected in the designs. The movement contrasts with the supposed stillness of a print company, precisely that breadth had to be emphasized.

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