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Designer: Frans Schrofer Work: Relax Chair Classification: Furniture Date: Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Porto

Porto is a lounge chair designed for comfort and privacy at home. The chair has a large elliptical headrest that shields the seated person from visual and auditory distractions during conversations held in person or online. Converging angles and curves form a sculptural shape that embraces the body and supports the lower back. A swivel and tilt mechanism allows a full 360 degrees view and responds to body movement. The mechanism is fitted in the base of the seat and upholstered afterwards for a seamless appearance. A matching footrest completes the chair.

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Designer: Tao Chen Work: Architectural Lighting Classification: Lighting Date: Tuesday, 11 March 2025

RTG40 Flood Lamp

RTG40 Flood Lamp is an architectural lighting fixture made for the illumination of ancient buildings. The lamp measures 4 by 4 by 5.8 centimetres and weighs 0.2 kilograms, so the fixture can be concealed on tiles, cornices, beams and columns. The body is made of aviation aluminium alloy, and a special surface finish helps the lamp blend with the building during the day. An IP67 rating provides protection against water. Several brackets allow hidden installation in restricted positions. Soft and precise light avoids the discomfort caused by very bright lighting.

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Designer: Peter Celinski Work: Action Communicator Classification: Sporting Goods Date: Monday, 10 March 2025

Milo

Milo is a wearable group communicator for outdoor sports. Milo enables hands-free voice conversation between members of a group while skiing, biking, surfing or hiking. Six digital microphones, a built-in speaker and audio processing algorithms reduce wind and background noise. An encrypted mesh network links the devices at a range of more than 1,300 meters and extends coverage across the group. The device measures 65 millimeters in diameter and 20 millimeters in thickness, and weighs 87 grams. Milo is waterproof and attaches with a magnetic clip.

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Designer: Vladimir Shorin Work: Travel Electric Guitar Classification: Musical Instrument Date: Sunday, 9 March 2025

Type V

Type V is a travel electric guitar designed for practice and composition in many locations. The lightweight body weighs 2.49 kilograms and allows comfortable playing while standing, sitting or leaning back on a sofa. A solid Sapeli body, a five piece maple and Sapeli neck, an ebony fretboard and stainless steel fanned frets support long sustain and clear tones. The extended range instrument has 24 frets, a headless fixed bridge and a matte black finish. The shape draws on the smooth forms of yachts and jets.

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Designer: Hobot Technology Inc. Work: Vacuum Mop Robot Classification: Home Appliance Date: Saturday, 8 March 2025

LegeeD7

LegeeD7 is a floor cleaning robot that vacuums and mops. The D shaped body combines a front suction inlet, a brushroll, an automatic spraying system and automatic mopping recognition. The front suction sits ahead of the brushroll and picks up hair before the hair can tangle. The mopping pad presses the floor with 600 g of force and lifts 6 mm when a carpet is detected. A mobile application allows each room to be planned with eight cleaning modes, a curtain zone, climbing control and a customizable voice prompt.

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Designer: Paul Justin Work: Cardboard Construction System Classification: Toy Date: Friday, 7 March 2025

Makedo

Makedo is an open-ended system of tools for creative cardboard construction. The Makedo system is made up of seven elements that allow cardboard to be sawn, folded and connected without sharp edges. Screws and screwdrivers join up to six layers of corrugated cardboard, while a fold roller perforates lines for shaping. The tools are moulded from polypropylene, ABS and steel, and are sold as single tools, home kits or classroom kits. Creations can range from small handheld objects to large group builds. Makedo is intended to help children repurpose everyday cardboard through play.

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