Grace Atelier: Three stone inspirations, one design language by Ceramiche Keope
The new project by Ceramiche Keope draws on the beauty and originality of an ancient material shaped by centuries of […]
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Innovation
Innovation drives the development of new products, processes and business models across the design industry. This section explores projects that introduce original approaches to manufacturing, materials, sustainability and user experience. Innovation is not limited to new technologies. It also emerges through production methods, collaborations and design strategies that challenge established practices. DesignWanted covers these developments across different sectors, highlighting ideas with the potential to influence the future of design.
Breville Eye Q 850 Auto 2 Slice: the toaster that sees colour
For toast lovers, achieving the perfect level of browning is no longer a problem thanks to Breville’s new Eye Q […]
IKEA FRAKTA redesign: recycled materials and a new construction process
In short – IKEA updated the 36- and 71-litre FRAKTA bags with at least 90% recycled material and handles fused […]
Business of Design Week 2026 connects design, brands and cross-cultural exchange
Business of Design Week 2026 will take place in Hong Kong from November 16 to 21, with its flagship summit […]
A robot could draw your blood at your next appointment, with Aletta by Vitestro
The blood draw is one of the most ordinary procedures, but also one of the more fragile ones, depending on […]
Barcelona Design Week 2026 puts design processes in the spotlight
Barcelona Design Week 2026 is underway, bringing together exhibitions, installations, talks, workshops and open studios for its 21st edition. Running […]
CIFF Shanghai 2026: Italian design meets China through taste, not just products
I spent three days at CIFF Shanghai 2026 this September, and the first thing to say is the obvious one: […]
Talkid: Keep the connection, remove the smartphone
Using a smartphone and always being connected can make everyday life much easier, but intensive and unregulated use can create […]
RayNeo iO, the smart glasses rethinking our relationship with technology
Introduced at IFA 2026 in Berlin by Shenzhen-based brand RayNeo, the new iO model presents a version of smart glasses […]
Rings used to be fashion accessories. Now, they’re health trackers, smart devices, and familiar toys
There used to be a time when rings were just circular bands around our fingers, but today, they’ve gotten massive […]
Designing for a billion people: design leadership at a different scale
There are career moves that make immediate sense on paper, and there are those that raise an eyebrow before revealing […]
Candela P-12, the first electric hydrofoil passenger ferry
In 2014, when Gustav Hasselskog started Candela Technology AB, he wanted to help accelerate the move to fossil-fuel-free lakes and […]
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