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Vadnagar Museum

SIDDHARTH BATHLA Museum Cultural Heritage Sunday, 8 November 2026

Vadnagar

Vadnagar is an archaeological experiential museum in Vadnagar, India. The museum stands beside an excavation site and presents more than 2,500 years of local history. Nine galleries, among them City, Belief and Lifestyle, use scenography, installations, audiovisual shows and interactive stations to make archaeology accessible. Rammed earth, mud and stone recall the excavation layers and shape walls, furniture and displays. Locally sourced materials and local artisans were used. The design presents the city itself as living heritage.

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FOODres Food Waste 3D Printing

Yiqing Wang and Biru Cao Food Waste 3D Printing Social Saturday, 7 November 2026

FOODres

Foodres AI Printer is a desktop 3D printer that turns food scraps and organic waste into functional crafts. The printer and its mobile application use artificial intelligence and a phone camera to identify materials and match them to printable recipes. Users drop in food waste, then select forms and sizes to print items such as cup holders, coasters and decorative objects. A translucent shell makes the printing process visible, and only two openings and a minimal control panel are provided. The design supports everyday food saving and creative reuse at home.

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DH Seasons in Bloom Enamel Badge

Chun Wang Enamel Badge Cultural Heritage Friday, 6 November 2026

DH Seasons in Bloom

The limited edition enamel badge series by the Lets Art team seamlessly blends artistic expression with practicality, creating a unique collectible experience. Each piece showcases masterful enamel craftsmanship, drawing inspiration from the ever changing beauty of the four seasons, capturing the vibrancy of spring, the warmth of summer, the richness of autumn, and the serenity of winter. Together, they paint a dynamic picture of nature's cycle, making every season shine and preserving cherished memories.

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Transition Exhibition

Shuhei Matsuyama Exhibition Cultural Heritage Thursday, 5 November 2026

Transition

Transition is an exhibition of ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, which has a history of 1,400 years. The open layout has no rear wall, so visitors walk freely and view each arrangement from many angles instead of only from the front. Sunlight and responsive LED lighting change through the day, so the space and the living flowers shift continuously. The pedestals are 3D printed from recyclable resin and can be taken apart, moved and reused. The level, barrier-free floor gives easy access to all visitors.

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Suzumushi Tea House

Hiroyuki Shinohara Tea House Cultural Heritage Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Suzumushi

Sounds of Suzumushi is a series of woven bamboo pavilions that reinterpret traditional basketry as inhabitable architecture. Using the Kagome weaving technique, long bamboo strips are interlaced to form lightweight, self supporting enclosures without mechanical fasteners. Digital modeling and structural simulation translate tacit craft knowledge into scalable construction, enabling forms from intimate seating to a pavilion for small gatherings. Filtered light, tactile surfaces and integrated sound create a calm sensory environment, renewing bamboo weaving as a contemporary social space.

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Aquacendo Bottle

Shanghai Grand Trade Co.,Ltd. Bottle Social Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Aquacendo

Aquacendo is a filtered water bottle with an integrated lighting function. The filter removes 99.99 percent of bacteria, microorganisms and other contaminants. The cap holds a solar powered LED light that shines inward, so the water inside the bottle spreads the light over a wider area. Three lighting modes are offered: low brightness, high brightness and a flashing signal. The cap, handle and bottle body are interchangeable. The bottle is made from recyclable RPET, with silicone and silicone coated parts. Two sizes hold 560 and 915 millilitres.

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Designer of the Day

Designer of the DaySpecial CoverageSunday, 1 November 2026

World's Best Designers, Artists and Architects.

Good design deserves great recognition. Everyday, we are pleased to feature amazing designers who create original and innovative designs, amazing architecture, stylish fashion and creative graphics. Today, we are presenting you one of the World’s greatest designers. Check out an award-winning design portfolio today.

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