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Frankie Leung
Red Packets
Thursday, 20 August 2026

Year of The Snake

Shedding the literal skin of zodiac iconography, this red packet series for the Year of the Snake is a reinterpretation. Across 16 packets and 4 visual themes, the serpent's essence is conveyed: fluid grace intertwined with enduring floral motifs. Drawing inspiration from the ouroboros symbol, the designs subtly reference cycles of repetition and renewal. The subtle acknowledgement of the Year of the Snake allows for the packets' use beyond the new year. The narratives embedded within each design add a layer of depth and intrigue to the collection.

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Kenichi Mizuno
Symbolic Blade
Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Noshudo Zero

Noshudo Zero is a circular Japanese sword reinterpreted as a symbolic blade for self reflection. Hand forged and traditionally finished, it incorporates precision machined hilt and guard components only in limited areas. Forged from high purity tamahagane and finished with a uniform mirror surface, it reflects the viewer and transforms the sword from an object associated with direction and confrontation into one of self reflection and balance. Conceived as a cultural bridge between craft and people, it remains on continuous public display in Seki City.

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Pak Hei Wang
Social Playbook
Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Pocket Spaces

Pocket Spaces is a social intervention guide for high density public housing estates. The design turns narrow corridors and stairwells into shared social spaces. A 12-page portable manual printed on recycled paper leads residents step by step, from spotting neglected areas to building simple modular units. Assembly uses wood collected from community waste, cable ties and simple clamps, so elderly residents and children can complete a unit in 30 minutes without special tools. Pocket Spaces supports spatial autonomy and neighborly bonds in communities facing redevelopment.

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Rose Lee and Ernie Keung
Festive Gift
Monday, 17 August 2026

Bank Julius Baer

Inspired by the peacock and red crowned crane, this limited edition Chinese New Year collection translates two revered symbols into a unified design. The ensemble includes a premium tote with signature twilly, a pouch, red packets arranged as a bird and flower composition, and a scroll card. A refined palette of vivid red, subtle gold, and blue pink moire balances festive vibrancy with understated sophistication, elevating functional objects into decorative art.

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SIDDHARTH BATHLA
Visitor Orientation
Sunday, 16 August 2026

Red Fort Center

Red Fort Center is a visitor center located within the Red Fort in Delhi, a World Heritage Site. The project is an adaptive reuse of colonial barracks that had remained unused for many years. Conservation work relied on local materials, including lime, brick dust, jute and Badarpur sand, with custom bricks matching the original dimensions. Red sandstone from the mines that supplied the fort covers the floors. Spread across 20,000 square feet on two levels, the center provides ticketing, public amenities and curated galleries that present the history of the fort.

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Mirae-N Design Team
Textbook
Saturday, 15 August 2026

Shining Moments

Shining Moments is a series of textbooks for middle school students in Korea. Unlike textbooks that use graphics symbolizing each subject, the covers are designed like comic book scenes. Warm illustrations show the daily lives and friendships of children, drawn in soft colors with intentionally incomplete details. Colored foil highlights the book titles, and holographic foil is applied to white areas for a dynamic effect. The series includes twelve books. The aim is to reduce resistance to textbooks and to invite interest in learning.

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