Magazine of Design

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

 
Shenzhen Zhongshuge Bookstore

Li Xiang Bookstore Interior Friday, 17 July 2026

Shenzhen Zhongshuge

Inspired by the rapid development and achievements of the project location, Shenzhen Zhongshuge is created to pay tribute to the countless pioneers in this immigrant city. The spiral bookshelf is used as a symbol to show the rapid development of history and arouse the thinking of visitors at the same time. The unconventional design approach to fuse commerce and art breaks the shackles of the monotonous attributes of a space bound to function, conveys the brand's values, brings a new and novel place gene to consumers' shopping experience.

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Cuiwan Zhongcheng Demonstration Zone

Arch-Age-Design (AAD) Demonstration Zone Architecture Thursday, 16 July 2026

Cuiwan Zhongcheng

Cuiwan Zhongcheng is a demonstration zone and later community center built in Zhengzhou, China. The building stands at the junction of two plots and opens towards the city. The design applies the concept of the Mobius ring, translating a continuous four dimensional form into an open, multi dimensional space that can also serve as a pedestrian bridge. A steel structure supports external walls of hyperboloid aluminum plates, which are made in a factory and assembled on site. All materials used are low carbon, recyclable and environmentally friendly.

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The Shape of Old Memory Womenswear Collection

Chen Bingrou Womenswear Collection Fashion Wednesday, 15 July 2026

The Shape of Old Memory

The creation of this series of works comes from the designer’s thinking on the innovative application of traditional craft culture in contemporary design and its innovative application value. Traditional craft culture is like a treasure sunk in the deep sea. People can perceive its existence and value but rarely touch it. If it is not salvaged, it will fade away and disappear, which is regrettable. Another innovation in this work is the use of epoxy resin AB glue, it can help the work maintain its good shape like sculpture, and, pay an important role in decoration.

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Light Up the Love River Bay Art Exterior Lighting

Kaohsiung City Government Art Exterior Lighting Lighting Projects Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Light Up the Love River Bay

Light Up the Love River Bay is an exterior lighting project for the Love River Bay in Kaohsiung. The project is divided into three sections. Architectural luminaires light the riverbanks over a wide area and change color slowly. Concert lighting on the Kaohsiung Music Center changes color quickly in time with music. Meteor lights form eleven hexagonal installations that recall islands between the seas, covering 3,300 square meters on the water. The cross-harbor light of the Great Tiger Bridge spans 400 meters. Residents can select the riverbank colors through an application.

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A6Plus Television

Konka Industrial Design Team Television Home Appliance Monday, 13 July 2026

A6Plus

A6Plus is a MiniLED television designed for home viewing. The screen has a 21:9 ultra-wide ratio, which suits films and other wide picture formats. The frame is made of aluminum alloy and is bent on three sides, while the back is a single brushed metal panel. A transparent acrylic shelf and a dark aluminum base form the stand, and the shelf holds a remote control, glasses and other small items. A 3D camera rises for use and is hidden when not in use, which protects privacy. The television offers 8K resolution and reaches 1000 nits.

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The Storyteller Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Tiago Russo Single Malt Irish Whiskey Packaging Sunday, 12 July 2026

The Storyteller

The Storyteller goal is to become an augmented immersive and personal, intimist experience, through a vessel that must be held in one’s hand, fully appreciated upon glancing and handling, feeling the frosted and clear textures, the gold trims and knurl, and ultimately the obsidian details of the closure, in what is a fully sensorial and experiential bottle design. All the remaining accessories are hidden in plain sight, and only accessible from different axis of the box, only to reveal the ultimate immersive experience by fully exploring the secrets The Storyteller has to offer.

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