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Designer: Cacica Tang and Xu Jiyuan Work: Thermo Jug Classification: Kitchenware Date: Friday, 15 August 2025

Magpie

Magpie is a thermo jug designed for daily use in the home. Magpie is offered in two sizes, holding 0.95 litres and 1.6 litres. The body is made of food-grade material and the liner is made of glass, which keeps drinking water safe and residue free. A vacuum process supports heat retention for up to 48 hours. The spout follows the shape of a bird beak and tilts slightly upward to prevent dripping. A gold bird rests on the lid, and four colours are offered: white, orange, pink and green. The form draws attention to the protection of birds.

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Designer: Beijing Hengxiang Future Technology Development Co., LTD Work: Pillow Classification: Bedding Date: Thursday, 14 August 2025

Dormil Ala

Dormil Ala is a mesh-structure mattress designed to support the body during sleep. The mattress consists of a stress-free layer, a comfort layer and a support layer, and the surface is covered with a high-elasticity fabric made from bamboo pulp fiber. The core layer uses a decompression grid structure made of TPE material, which distributes body pressure evenly through connected grids. The structure returns to its original shape within 0.16 seconds after the pressure is removed, so it suits various sleeping positions. A porosity of 80 percent aids air circulation and heat dissipation.

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Designer: Camila Lerena Work: Lounge Chair Classification: Furniture Date: Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Florencia

The Florencia Lounge Chair features a smooth continuous frame with seamless zero hardware joints. Making the chair simple to construct reduces the need for extra tools, hardware, and instructions. The hooked leather or cotton offers a comfortable and beautiful spot to unwind. The hooked cloth relies on gravity to hold the sitter, creating a hammock feel that adapts to the user's contour. Its simplicity makes the lifespan of the chair last longer than most, easily adapting into any room and cleaned.

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Designer: KOHO R&D Team Work: Office Chair Classification: Office Furniture Date: Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Fedo

Fedo is an office chair designed for contemporary workplaces. The chair combines a distinctive form with rich color combinations and soft fabrics, creating a casual, relaxed and pleasant office atmosphere. The visual center of the seat is an A-shaped back bracket, inspired by the classic outline of the Eiffel Tower in France. The bracket joins the back frame and the seat into a single whole. The main body is made of nylon, and the chair measures 690 by 595 by 1185 millimeters. Fedo expresses a work concept oriented toward life and leisure.

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Designer: Valentino Chow Work: Balance Bike Classification: Baby Products Date: Monday, 11 August 2025

Edam

Inspire the small universe Stimulate children's growth sensory potential. Let children break through the traditional thinking framework and Push the boundaries. Hong Kong custom design studio Edam wanted a fun family project, likely to keep them entertained through the hot and Rain summer in Hong Kong. To get the owner light balance young son on Three spokes wheels, Stripped it down to the bare essentials, and rebuilt it into a fully tuned, lighter, and way cooler superbike.

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Designer: Valentin Vodev Work: Smart Utility Bike Classification: Bicycle Date: Sunday, 10 August 2025

Vello SUB

The Vello Sub is one of the lightest longtail e-cargo bikes on the market. The powerful electric motor and large battery capacity allows to perform everyday tasks with ease: the SUB is lightweight and can be lifted effortlessly, and equipment can be adjusted without tools making it multifunctional to accomplish daily tasks, such as transporting children or shopping. The Sub is just as powerful as much larger and heavier cargo bikes and offers space for up to two people as well as a front carrier. Even heavy loads (up to 210 kg total load) can be transported easily with the cargo bike.

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