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Project XYLO

Project Xylo reimagines midi interaction through a gamified, social platform for music making. Accessible to all skill levels, it simplifies beat creation with harmonic and tempo sync. Swappable cartridges and snap together devices support collaboration, while a retro, modular design enhances usability and style. Project Xylo is a series of portable midi devices designed for everyday music creation, offered in three sizes: sample, pocket, and midi.

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Mudita Kompakt

Mudita Kompakt is a minimalist mobile device designed to promote mindful technology use. Featuring an energy efficient E Ink display, this dumbphone prioritizes essential functions while minimizing distractions. With an opensource operating system, end to end encryption and a privacy kill switch, it ensures user security. The device's ergonomic design and long lasting battery enhance usability, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a conscious and intentional approach to digital connectivity. Mudita Kompakt fosters wellbeing by encouraging meaningful engagement with the world.

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Redesign of Kurojyoka

This is a redesign of the kurojyoka, a traditional Kagoshima shochu ceramic teapot, to fit modern lifestyles. The traditional Kurojyoka was formed based on the Japanese hearth heating system, and its shape has remained the same despite changing lifestyles. This project is a continuation of Kagoshima's shochu culture and traditional craftsmanship by modifying this aspect and updating the kurojyoka to fit modern lifestyles.

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Tecno Camon 40 Pro 5G

Camon 40 Pro 5G debuts One-Tap FlashSnap that transforms mobile photography, enabling effortless capture of fleeting moments with a single press. Combined with a 50MP Sony Ultra Night Camera, it ensures crisp, vibrant, and timely shots. Leveraging AI, FlashSnap optimizes startup, continuous shooting, and multi-frame processing for faster, clearer results. BestMoment algorithm learns motion patterns to select the ideal frames, while shutter speed up to 1/12235s captures fast moments with precision.

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Zense

Zense is a transformative table that merges traditional Chinese craftsmanship with contemporary functionality. Its design takes the process of transformation into a ritualistic act, engaging the user's all 5 senses to seamlessly shift between calligraphy surface and tea ceremony platform. The piece is hand-crafted, pursuing unprecedented wood thinness through masterful artisan techniques, relying on traditional wooden joinery techniques alone, without any metal components.

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Bertazzoni

The Bertazzoni Modern Series 60cm freestanding refrigerator blends advanced technology with refined aesthetics. Inspired by the elegance of black glass, it integrates seamlessly into modern kitchens. Extensive research in food preservation led to features like Fresco Zero and Pure Breeze UV, ensuring freshness and hygiene. The challenge was balancing prestige and performance, selecting durable, high-reflectance glass. Total No Frost prevents ice buildup, while LED lighting enhances visibility. Adjustable shelves and door balconies maximize storage flexibility.

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