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Houseplant by Droplet returns for a second collaboration with a reed diffuser built around a scent Seth Rogen created in Grasse, FranceThe fragrance layers bright pink pepper and delicate peony over warm santal and rich pine for a balance of crisp woodland, soft floral and warm woody notesHoused in a hand-blown crystal glass vessel, the vegan and cruelty-free diffuser is engineered to run for up to 90 days

Houseplant by Droplet has introduced The House Scent Reed Diffuser, translating a bespoke fragrance Seth Rogen developed during a scent-making experience in Grasse into a home format. The release marks the second team-up between Rogen's lifestyle brand and the Modern British fragrance house Droplet, and it puts the emphasis squarely on what goes into the bottle.

At the center of the diffuser is a four-part composition. Bright pink pepper and delicate peony sit up top, while warm santal and rich pine anchor the base, giving the blend its balance of crisp woodland, soft floral and warm woody character. The result is a fragrance the brands describe as fresh, calm and inviting, tuned to make a room read as home rather than as a showroom.

The scent began as a personal project. Rogen built the original during an immersive fragrance-making session in Grasse, the French town regarded as the world's fragrance capital, before Droplet crafted and bottled it for release. "Making my own fragrance in Grasse, France was incredible. It was wild to see first-hand how complicated and personal scent building is. I wanted something that I'd actually use in my own home, warm, inviting, and a little unexpected," said Seth Rogen, co-founder of Houseplant, in a statement.

The diffuser holds its formula in a hand-blown crystal glass vessel and is rated for up to 90 days of continuous fragrance, positioning it as a slow-burn fixture rather than a quick refresh. Both vegan and cruelty-free, it is built to function as a sculptural object and a daily ritual in equal measure, leaning on Droplet's attention to both the liquid and the container that carries it.

The House Scent Reed Diffuser is available now via The Droplet.

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Starbucks Japan has published the second edition of its store-design photo book, collecting 18 recent interiors in one volumeThe release doubles as an object in its own right, arriving inside a reusable craft-paper envelope modeled on a Starbucks cupIt frames each location through the company's idea of a warm, locally rooted space rather than a uniform template

Starbucks Japan has released STARBUCKS COFFEE JAPAN STORE DESIGN WORKS 002, the second volume of a photo book built entirely around the design of its stores. The 144-page book gathers 18 interiors drawn from locations that opened or were renewed between the fall of 2024 and the spring of 2026, treating the physical space of a coffee shop as the subject worth documenting.

The selection is organized around a specific point of view about what a store should be. Each of the 18 spaces is presented as somewhere anyone can feel at home, designed to sit within its surroundings and make use of its particular location rather than repeat a single house layout. That framing is a direct extension of the "third place" idea Starbucks has built its retail identity on for decades, the notion of a comfortable space between home and work. The book positions its interiors as regional variations on that theme, with photography that invites readers to want to visit the stores in person. Interior images are credited to photographer Ryo Yoshiya.

The book ships inside a craft-paper envelope shaped to evoke a Starbucks paper cup, with an ID box printed on the reverse carrying keywords meant to deepen the reading of each store's design. Rather than functioning as disposable packaging, the envelope is built to be kept and reused as a case for documents or small items, fastened with a hook-and-loop closure. The book itself measures 21.0 by 1.7 by 28.7 centimeters and is printed in Japan, while the envelope is made from paper-based cellulose fiber with a synthetic latex backing.

For readers tracking the series, this second volume follows a first edition that remains available separately, building the project into an ongoing record of how the chain's spaces evolve over time.

STARBUCKS COFFEE JAPAN STORE DESIGN WORKS 002 is available now through the Starbucks Japan online store.

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Basic.Space is taking over Christie's Beverly Hills with an exhibition of 50 chairs, which gathers design classics alongside contemporary pieces.

Named "50 Chairs at Christie's", the pieces have been curated by Basic.Space and will feature works created by, and also owned by, famed designers.

For Basic.Space founder Jesse Lee, the event is designed to cater to the "next generation of collectors", pairing cult favourites such as Gufram's huge Pratone lounge chair with classics like Charles and Ray Eames' LCW in a rare calfskin edition.

"Discovery has always been at the heart of Basic.Space and our ecosystem of designers, artists and creatives," says Lee, who founded the platform in 2020 and has spent recent years making his way into the field through IRL experiences and the acquisition of industry tentpole Design Miami.

"We are redefining luxury for the next generation of collectors. 50 Chairs at Christie’s is an expression of that ethos - showcasing iconic works from the past alongside original pieces from the voices shaping the future of design."

On the more historical end of the spectrum, a hammered-brass chair by Philippe Hiquily made in the 1970s has been put forwards by Kelly Wearstler, and comedian, filmmaker and design collector Eric Wareheim is parting with Joe Colombo's molded-fiberglass Elda Chair from 1963. Los Angeles furniture designer BASA is contributing Gufram's oversized Pratone lounge chair, and collectors Giampiero Tagliaferri and Adrien Dewulf have supplied a CL9 ribbon chair.

The contemporary side leans more on pieces from collectible design galleries. Carpenters Workshop Gallery is bringing Rick Owens' Stag Stool, a limited edition in black plywood and natural moose antler, and The Future Perfect has supplied Seoul-based SeungJin Yang's Lounge Chair 01 – Transparent Blue, formed from balloons and resin. Sam Klemick's Trumpet Dining Chair works the fluidity of textiles into solid wood, while Los Angeles furniture and decorative arts dealer JF Chen is contributing pieces by multidisciplinary artist and audiophile Devon Turnbull, California sculptor Vince Skelly and London-based Max Lamb.

50 Chairs at Christie's runs September 25 to 30, 2026, at Christie's Beverly Hills, 336 North Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, with a VIP preview taking place on September 24. The pieces will be sold via the Basic.Space platform throughout.

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McDonald's Japan is running a lottery for a giant Tsukimi Burger plushie tied to the sandwich's 35th anniversaryThe soft toy measures 27.6 inches across and faithfully recreates the burger's signature layersEntry is limited to MyMcDonald's Rewards members and closes in late October

McDonald's Japan is handing fans a chance to win an oversized Tsukimi Burger plushie, celebrating 35 years of one of the chain's most recognizable seasonal sandwiches. First introduced in 1991 as a nod to Japan's fall moon-viewing custom, the Tsukimi Burger now gets a plush tribute built at a scale that will not fit neatly on a shelf.

The plushie is the whole point, and it commits to the bit. It measures 27.6 inches, or roughly 70 cm, and recreates the Tsukimi Burger's full stack in soft form, from its signature round egg to a chunky beef patty, smoked bacon, and a layer of creamy tomato sauce. Its soft, fluffy texture leans into the toy angle, making it as much a huggable living-room object as an anniversary keepsake.

Getting one takes some work, since it is a lottery prize rather than an item for sale. The plushie is available only to members of the MyMcDonald's Rewards program in Japan. To qualify, customers first register through the official McDonald's Japan app, then purchase three eligible Tsukimi Family sets and spend 250 reward points to submit an entry.

The entry period runs from September 2 through October 21, with lottery applications accepted until October 27. Anyone in Japan during that stretch has a shot at taking home the giant burger, assuming they can find room to carry it back.

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Moto Guzzi has opened its rebuilt home on the Lecco shore of Lake Como, with design from American architect Greg Lynn.

In a process that has taken almost five years, Lynn has devised a project that encompasses both a working factory and a 3,000-square-metre museum.

The museum is arranged as a run of tapering, cone-like volumes that step down in height as they meet the piazza, each wrapped in vertical seams of grey metal. The forms read as a small mountain range set against the real one behind.

Where the building turns towards the shop, the cladding switches to deep "Guzzi red". Windows are cut as circles and stadium-shaped ovals, borrowed from headlamps and instrument dials, and one is set into the curve like a porthole.

Inside, the galleries are almost entirely white, with curved balustrades, oval apertures cut through the upper floors and a circular rooflight ringed with bulbs. More than 160 restored machines are displayed on low plinths, from the G.P. prototype that started the company to the racers behind its 14 world titles, with a timber hull suspended overhead. The reception counter is a deep green arc, while seating is a black leather ring.

At the Moto Guzzi Caffè, pale terrazzo is used across the floor, and is paired with a mint-green coffered ceiling grid, opal glass globes on brass rings and a salon hang of archive posters and racing photographs. Aluminium tube benches by Urbantime sit outside.

Behind it all is the industrial half of the project: 5,500 square metres of new buildings taking the factory to 38,000 square metres, capacity above 30,000 bikes a year, 1,300 square metres of photovoltaic panels and a robotised conveyor linking engine and final assembly. Visitors get a window onto the lines, plus a raised terrace over a piazza laid with a mosaic eagle.

The site opens to the public for Moto Guzzi World Days, running September 3 to 6.

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Hender Scheme and Artek introduce raw leather "shoes" for Alvar Aalto’s Stool 60 legs.The capsule includes leather-wrapped trays, baskets, and custom furniture that patinas over time.Releasing October 10 at Sukima, Artek Tokyo, Artek Helsinki and select retailers.

Japanese leather artisan brand Hender Scheme has partnered with renowned Finnish furniture house Artek to launch a highly imaginative collaborative collection. Centered around Alvar Aalto’s iconic Stool 60, the project playfully bridges the gap between footwear and homeware by introducing bespoke leather "shoes" specifically tailored for the stool's signature L-shaped legs. This whimsical yet deeply artisanal concept reflects both brands' shared dedication to enduring craftsmanship and material honesty. By outfitting a legendary piece of mid-century furniture with handcrafted leather footwear, the collaboration challenges traditional boundaries between fashion accessories and interior design, offering a fresh, tactile perspective on a beloved modern classic.

The stool shoes are crafted from Hender Scheme's signature raw, vegetable-tanned leather, meticulously constructed to slip snugly over the wooden bases of the Stool 60. Much like Hender Scheme's celebrated Manual Industrial Products (MIP) line - which famously reimagines iconic sneaker silhouettes in premium, undyed leather - this project relies on the inherent beauty of natural aging. Over time, the "leather shoes" will develop a rich, unique patina that perfectly complements the natural darkening of Artek’s birch wood.

Beyond the stool shoes, the collection also encompasses leather‑wrapped trays, baskets, and reinterpretations of Artek’s classic pieces, each infused with Hender Scheme’s signature raw leather aesthetic. These items highlight the tension between permanence and patina: while Artek’s furniture embodies timeless modernism, Hender Scheme’s untreated leather evolves with age, darkening and softening over time.

The Hender Scheme x Artek collection will officially be available starting October 10, 2026. Due to strictly limited quantities, these collaborative pieces can be purchased at Hender Scheme’s "Sukima" flagship, Artek Helsinki, Artek Tokyo and select retailers only while supplies last.

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London-based designer Paddy Pike, together with curators Nacho Polo and Robert Onuska, has officially unveiled the Figulus collection — a range of furniture embodying both Pike’s tech-driven design process and nature’s powerful creative potential. Made of actual lava rock from Italy’s most legendary volcano, the sculptural works bind ancient materials with modern aesthetics, exploring the integral relationship between geology, technology, and human craftsmanship.

For the Figulus collection, the designer partnered with lava rock fabricator Ranieri, who operates at the foot of Mount Vesuvius — where the famous eruption that buried Pompeii took place in 79 AD. Similar to his 2025 Arnardo collection, the new collection is characterized by the inflated, fluid shapes signature to Pike’s work. However, unlike the previous line’s mirror-polished steel makeup, Pike opted for a glazed finish, which has to be fired in a kiln. This part of the process doubles down on the centrality of fire to the collection, not only in the form of volcanic eruption but also in its creative potential in crafts like ceramics.

Available in different colors upon request, the finished product’s aesthetic qualities were largely dictated by the material’s production limitations. Each piece features horizontal lines, showing where the design had to be broken down into smaller components to fit in Ranieri’s kilns. Speaking to the detail in an interview with Hypebeast, Pike said, “That's just a way of showing the process of the material in the final piece, which I'm really keen to do wherever possible. With all this kind of work, I find it's about trying to bring out the character of the maker, the material, or even myself — a combination of all of these in the final piece.”

The process-driven approach is heavily influenced by Pike’s background studying mechanical engineering at Edinburgh College. “Anything where I had to write a lot or remember a lot I struggled with, whereas anything about process and understanding a concept, like math and physics, I really enjoyed,” he recalled. Having discovered his love for furniture prototyping in school, the designer began his career working under firms like Francis Sultana, Peter Mikic Interiors, Barber Osgerby, and more. All of this culminated in the founding of his eponymous studio and his working relationship with curators Nacho Polo and Robert Onuska, who have worked closely with Pike to develop his career and bring his work to the forefront of the design world, with his work now exclusively represented by STUDIOTWENTYSEVEN.

"With all this kind of work, I find it’s about trying to bring out the character of the maker, the material, or even myself — a combination of all of these in the final piece." — Paddy Pike

While Pike is not the first designer to use lava rock in his work, it's the designer’s methodology and unconventional execution that distinguishes the Figulus collection. As seen in his earlier works, the designer utilizes a mixture of VR sculpting techniques and AI-assisted rendering to bring his monumental ideas to life. “A lot of my work involves finding new ways to use materials that either haven't been manufactured in that way before or haven't been used for that purpose before,” he explained. In addition to lava rock being seldom used for furniture in design history, the technologies he deploys in the process add another layer of novelty to the final product.

Using VR programs like Gravity Sketch, Pike uses controllers to mold his 3D clay into usable furniture, reducing and refining each design to its final form. He compares the VR creative process to working “somewhere where there are no windows and no clocks.” “I just put some music on or a podcast, and I can spend like hours and hours in there,” the designer said. “You can pull the material, you can stretch it. You've got the benefits of it being a computer, so you can duplicate, scale, and you can do all sorts of crazy things with it. Due to the nature of it being like clay, it all becomes very smooth and organic.”

Pike has also been very open about how he has utilized AI tools to help visualize his ambitious concepts, often sharing his AI renders on Instagram. “The way I see AI is that it's just another tool, much like 3D modeling, or even a pencil on paper. All of these things are just parts of the process that take it from an idea to having a physical piece in front of you,” he said. He sees it as his responsibility not to let AI fully take the wheel or lead him to “lose touch with the reality of creating a piece.” “I saw the massive benefit it had in my work because I could show clients really realistic images of work that I'm going to make. It's part of my job to make sure that the images of things I want to make are realistic to what will actually be made,” he expressed.

As tools like VR and generative AI advance in their capabilities, the designer’s work sits confidently at the center of tech-assisted design and the preservation of craftsmanship rooted in physical reality. While exploring the unprecedented potential of new creative technologies, Pike’s foundation in engineering grounds his work in pragmatism and human ingenuity.

Follow Pike on Instagram at @paddypikestudio to stay up to date on his latest work and visit STUDIOTWENTYSEVEN for more information on the Figulus collection.

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SATISFY has opened up shop in Paris, creating a flagship store out of two mirroring spaces in the city's Marais neighbourhood.

Marking the brand's first permanent physical location, the store spills over two sections named "Fuel Station" and "Supply" respectively.

Facing one another across rue de Saintonge, the two spaces offically open to the public on Friday, September 4. Supply, at number 47, carries the full apparel and footwear range, while Fuel Station, at 54, covers the hydration and nutrition side. Guests standing in one can see the other through the window, and crossing between them is part of the visit.

Montreuil-based architecture and design studio ciguë designed both interiors in close dialogue with SATISFY founder and creative director Brice Partouche, treating the project as a gateway into the brand's wider world of trail running, music, film and the outdoors rather than a conventional running store.

“Together, Supply and Fuel Station are the most complete expression of SATISFY we’ve ever created. They’re the physical embodiment of the world we’ve been building for the past eleven years,” says SATISFY Founder and Creative Director Brice Partouche.

“SATISFY has always been an analog brand, so a physical space became the purest way to express it. Photography became murals and oil paintings. Products became artifacts. In a world increasingly lived through screens, we wanted to create a place worth leaving home for.”

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Supply is anchored by a monumental three-part oil painting by New York-based artist Othelo Gervacio, which draws on natural history dioramas and the American West realism that has long fed the brand's imagery.

The existing shell of the building was largely left alone — walls keep their imperfections beneath a soft grey wash, and piping stays exposed — while Douglas fir, wool felt and cast-zamak pieces made in ciguë's own workshop sit against concrete, wire mesh and stainless steel.

A bespoke lounge chair by Paris-based furniture-maker Jean-Baptiste Durand, built as a collage of chair archetypes, sits beside a second-hand tuning-car subwoofer wrapped in automotive carpet. Artifacts picked by Partouche — rare punk records, vintage magazines, jewellery — are placed throughout, and a custom scent was developed with Parisian perfume studio ROOM1015.

Fuel Station takes the opposite approach, drawing on neighbourhood convenience stores and hardware shops as much as grab-and-go cafés. Steel shelving, cardboard boxes and wire-mesh displays keep it flexible, water and electrolytes run on tap for flasks and speed cups, and a seaweed-based gel is produced in the room itself, with mushrooms grown on site.

Supply and Fuel Station open on rue de Saintonge on September 4.

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TRUNK(HOTEL) SAPPORO is set to open its doors on September 17, 2027 in Hokkaido.It features 107 rooms with a "Mid-Century Folklore" design theme.Amenities include the iconic restaurant Sushi Saito and a 40-meter water spa.

Japanese boutique hotel brand TRUNK has officially announced that its newest destination, TRUNK(HOTEL) SAPPORO, is scheduled to open on September 17, 2027. Marking the boutique brand's first venture outside of Tokyo, the property will be located in the Sapporo Daibiru building within the heart of Hokkaido's central Odori district.

Emphasizing a philosophy of deeply understanding the local context, the hotel aims to offer an experience uniquely shaped by Hokkaido’s history, culture, nature, and cuisine. Housed across the 10th to 18th floors, the property will feature 107 guest rooms alongside premium amenities, including an all-day dining restaurant, a lounge and bar with live music, versatile banquet space and a private entertainment studio equipped for cinema and karaoke.

Designed by GENERAL DESIGN CO., LTD. and TRUNK Atelier, the hotel's overarching aesthetic follows a "Mid-Century Folklore" theme. This design concept thoughtfully reinterprets mid-century design through TRUNK's unique perspective, drawing direct inspiration from Hokkaido's natural landscapes and traditional handiwork. The guest rooms utilize wood-centric textures and finely crafted details to create a warm environment where visitors can feel the presence of nature despite being in an urban center.

In addition to its beautifully appointed rooms, the hotel introduces the brand's first-ever spa, TRUNK(BATH HOUSE). Positioned on the 18th floor as an immersive "water utopia," the facility features a 40-meter waterway and ten distinct swimwear-friendly bathing zones designed with varied lighting, sound, and temperature stimuli, alongside high-temperature saunas and open-air baths.

Elevating its culinary offerings, TRUNK(HOTEL) SAPPORO will also host the first Sapporo location of "Sushi Saito," the globally acclaimed Edo-mae sushi restaurant. At this exclusive 10th-floor counter, diners will be able to enjoy a unique regional style of sushi that masterfully blends traditional Edo-mae techniques with Hokkaido's exceptional local ingredients. Slated for a grand opening on September 17, 2027, the property will offer a luxurious range of accommodations, from standard rooms to expansive spa suites.

Nightly room rates are projected to range from ¥60,000 to ¥600,000 JPY (approx. $375 to $3,755 USD). For more information, visit the official TRUNK(HOTEL) SAPPORO website.

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The Auto-Transforming Business Card Case is the first product in BANDAI SPIRITS' new Mobile Stationery seriesBuilt in ABS using the brand's Chogokin manufacturing know-how, it shifts from a card-presenting posture into a complete transformation that dispenses a card automaticallyThe unit ships in three colorways, spanning “Black,” “Standard” and “Toy” finishes

BANDAI SPIRITS is applying its toy-engineering pedigree to the office desk with the Auto-Transforming Business Card Case, the launch entry in a new line the company calls Mobile Stationery. Rather than a passive holder, the piece is engineered to move, snapping through a full transformation to hand over a card at the moment of introduction.

The core of the design is its mechanism. The case starts in what the source frames as the ideal posture for offering a card, then transitions smoothly into a complete transformation that presents a card on its own. BANDAI SPIRITS credits the movement to the same production expertise behind its Chogokin work, a lineage the company is channeling into functional engineering here rather than a display figure.

This isn’t a die-cast object trading on metal heft; the Chogokin reference points to accumulated know-how in articulation and transformation, not to the material itself. The result is a lightweight unit sized at roughly 125 mm wide, 95 mm tall and 25 mm deep, compact enough to travel to a meeting. BANDAI SPIRITS recommends No. 4 size cards measuring 55 by 91 mm, with a paper thickness of 0.24 mm, a spec that signals how precisely the feed and transformation are tuned.

The company is candid that the case cannot stockpile many cards and advises saving it for the decisive moment rather than everyday bulk carry, which frames the object as a set-piece tool over a workhorse. Across the three colorways, the specs hold identical, so the choice between “Black,” “Standard” and “Toy” comes down to finish rather than function.

Pre-orders for the Auto-Transforming Business Card Case are open now via TAMASHII ahead of a release expected in October 2026.

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IKEA and Xbox have teamed up to reveal the nine-piece YXSTABY home gaming collection at GamescomThe furniture lineup incorporates controller-inspired designs including a thumbstick stool that tilts with movementThe collection will officially launch on October 1, 2026 online and in-store

IKEA and Xbox have officially presented the nine-piece YXSTABY collection, introducing a functional line of home gaming furniture tailored for compact spaces. The collaborative range unveiled at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, combines Swedish home solutions with gaming-focused design details.

Designed to accommodate modern shared living setups and smaller rooms, the collection includes a gaming lounge chair equipped with console side pockets, IKEA's first mobile rolling TV stand, a toolbox, a side table, and multiple storage units for hardware and cables. Central to the lineup is the YXSTABY gaming thumbstick stool, which was developed directly using Xbox’s original 3D controller design files to dynamically tilt with each movement of the user.

The aesthetic incorporates signature Xbox green accents alongside subtle design details, hidden symbols, and Easter eggs—such as a naming convention referencing controller button layouts (X, Y, A, B). Built with a focus on cable management and integrated storage, the capsule aims to seamlessly blend functional gaming equipment into everyday living environments.

The IKEA x Xbox YXSTABY collection will officially launch on October 1, 2026, available in-store and online via IKEA while stocks last.

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Silver Cross and Automobili Lamborghini have reunited for the final chapter of their Super Stroller seriesThe Reef AL Giallo model incorporates a high-gloss polycarbonate carrycot signature Y-pattern detailing and automotive-grade suedeThe collaboration is strictly limited to 500 individually numbered units worldwide dropping on August 27

Silver Cross and Automobili Lamborghini have officially announced their latest collaborative release, the Reef AL Giallo Super Stroller. Marking the final and most exclusive installment in their ongoing partnership, the release adapts Italian supercar design into a high-performance nursery product.

Finished in Lamborghini’s iconic yellow colorway, the Reef AL Giallo features a sculpted, high-gloss polycarbonate carrycot accented by signature Y-pattern detailing. Automotive-grade suede and genuine leather trim are utilized throughout the build, translating supercar material standards to a functional stroller silhouette.

Rooted in performance-driven engineering, the stroller is equipped with full-suspension wheels and a hand-finished brake pedal. Fusing Silver Cross's 140-plus years of craftsmanship with Lamborghini’s design language, each of the 500 available units is authenticated with a unique hologram and individual serial numbering.

The Silver Cross x Automobili Lamborghini Reef AL Giallo Super Stroller launches on August 27.

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The collection spans insulated bottles, mugs and cooling lunch bags rather than a single novelty itemEach design leans on restrained, everyday colorways so the 'Pokémon' nod stays subtle enough for the office or the commuteThe bottles, mugs and bags are all based on Thermos models the brand counts among its best performers

Thermos and Pokémon have partnered on a Pokémon Design Series that spreads a roster of Pokémon across insulated bottles, mugs and lunch bags. The premise is straightforward: keep the hot-and-cold performance Thermos is known for, then layer character artwork onto formats people already reach for daily. The result treats the license as everyday drinkware and lunch gear rather than display-only collectibles.

The series builds on models Thermos ranks among its most popular, applying Pokémon graphics without reworking the underlying insulation hardware. That choice keeps the collaboration grounded in function, and it spreads across three formats built for different parts of the day rather than a lone showpiece.

The anchor is the screw-top insulated bottle, which carries a handle for transport and comes in 600ml and 800ml sizes that both hold hot or cold drinks. The 600ml runs across Pikachu, Eevee, Ditto and Mew, while the 800ml picks up Charizard, Snorlax, Gengar and Mimikyu. A 350ml insulated mug covers the desk and the table, offered with Pikachu, Snorlax, Ditto and Jigglypuff. Rounding out the range is a roughly 7L cooling lunch bag in Pikachu, Psyduck and Mimikyu options.

What ties the lineup together is restraint. The characters sit prominently on each piece, but the palettes stay subdued, running through tones like Stone Black, Grey Beige, Frosty Blue and Lilac Grey. That decision is the point of the collection: colors chosen so the pieces work as adult daily-carry rather than reading strictly as kids' merchandise, which is also what lets a Gengar bottle or a Snorlax mug slot into a work bag without announcing itself.

The Pokémon Design Series is available now via the Thermos Japan Online Shop.

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Xbox and IKEA have officially begun teasing a collaborative furniture and household accessories collectionEarly teasers preview Xbox-inspired decor including a green D-pad cushion and an analogue stick stoolThe co-designed range is scheduled to debut at the Xbox booth during Gamescom

Xbox and IKEA have officially begun teasing an upcoming collaborative gaming furniture and household accessories collection. Social media teasers from both brands preview an upcoming crossover between Swedish home furnishings and gaming hardware design.

Early teaser videos on Instagram showcase distinct Xbox-inspired home decor pieces. Highlight items include a bright green cushion shaped like an Xbox controller’s D-pad alongside a larger piece molded in the shape of an oversized analogue stick with a glossy outer ring, built to function as a stool or small table.

The range builds upon IKEA's previous entry into gaming furniture and adds to Xbox's history of branded lifestyle products. The full co-designed collection will be shown for the first time at the Xbox booth during Gamescom.

Full product details for the Xbox x IKEA collection are expected to be revealed during Gamescom broadcasts on August 26 and 27, 2026.

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Junha Kahm introduces the Facade chair, featuring a permanent stainless steel frame and eight interchangeable PETG panels.Designed for easy logistics, the entire seating system breaks down into components small enough to fit inside a standard shopping basket.

South Korean industrial designer Junha Kahm introduces a highly flexible seating solution that rethinks how furniture ages with its owner. The Facade modular chair prioritizes longevity through repairable components rather than simply focusing on material sourcing. Its distinct system separates the object into two fundamental elements. A brushed stainless steel tube frame acts as the permanent foundation while eight semi-rigid PETG panels attach via straightforward bolts and threaded inserts.

This approach directly mirrors industrial architecture. The metal framework functions as a core structure while the outer panels serve as replaceable exterior cladding. Users can effortlessly swap out individual sections if they become damaged or if a space requires a completely different aesthetic. Translucent panel options allow the underlying metal to remain visible. Opaque versions dramatically shift the mood of the piece. A warm amber orange configuration channels relaxed terrace seating, whereas crisp white panels deliver a minimal studio look.

Engineering details push the concept beyond a superficial visual exercise. The core utilizes a strict one-to-two proportion ratio that provides distinct visual discipline. Each of the eight panels shares identical symmetry, meaning the top and bottom components mirror each other exactly across both the seat and backrest. This deliberate standardization significantly reduces manufacturing complexity and ensures replacement parts remain genuinely accessible over time.

Precision dictates the structural connections holding the silhouette together. White PETG rounded elbow joints sit at the frame intersections to provide a visual softness that directly contrasts the rigid brushed metal. The rear legs feature a strict 14-degree splay supplemented by slight three-degree and eight-degree variations at other connection points. These calculated angles grant the silhouette a subtle forward lean that feels highly intentional rather than rigid.

Practicality remains at the forefront of the user experience. The entire system breaks down into components small enough to fit inside a basic shopping basket. This compact assembly eliminates the frustrating logistics typically associated with transporting structural furniture. Kahm summarized the overarching modular ethos perfectly in his project notes by describing the versatile chair as having one point, sixteen panels and infinite facades.

 

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Situated in Limache within the Valparaíso Region of Chile, Catalejo House is a striking architectural project designed by the studio Tololo Ugarte. The micro-house is nestled within a monumental landscape defined by an oasis of ancient quillayes and molles trees, some of which are over 300 years old. Designed to emerge organically from its context, the residence sits on an extension of highly fertile soil that is exceptionally sensitive to seasonal shifts. During the summer months, the surroundings take on a stark, desert-like appearance, while winter and spring bring forth dense, irregular vegetation that creates the illusion of the house floating amidst nature.

Conceived as a "spyglass" micro-house, Catalejo functions as an architectural experiment that blurs the boundaries between the indoors and the majestic outdoors. A defining feature of the structure is its prominent circular, vaulted roof crafted from a combination of steel and wood, which facilitates a spacious, double-height interior. This distinct geometry establishes a direct spatial connection with the exterior environment, fostering a sense of continuity. By leveraging the unique attributes of the site, the interior layout transforms the surrounding landscape into living art, where each window acts as a dynamic frame capturing a new, ever-changing view of the ancient trees.

The materiality and construction of the Catalejo house are deeply rooted in a philosophy of environmental integration and respect. Tololo Ugarte specifically selected materials intended to generate a mimesis with the surrounding landscape, allowing the built structure to seamlessly fuse with its natural context. This intentional camouflage serves to minimize the visual footprint of the architecture, ensuring that the monumental trees remain the focal point of the site. Ultimately, the residence proposes a new way of inhabiting spaces by inviting deep reflection on the relationship between humanity and nature, offering a continuous, evolving dialogue with the Chilean landscape.

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ILKW introduces the SNOWMAN12 Portable Lamp with a playful, architectural aesthetic.It features a bolder, contrasting two-tone body and expanded 12cm shade.At around $71 USD, the fixture delivers up to 260 hours of wireless illumination.

South Korean lighting studio ILKW (ILKWANG Lighting) has expanded its iconic lighting lineup with the SNOWMAN12 Portable Lamp. Building upon the beloved, whimsical silhouette of its predecessors, this newly available lighting fixture seamlessly merges playful geometry with functionality.

Aesthetically, the lamp distinguishes itself from previous iterations through a bolder, more pronounced form factor. The most notable design shift is its expanded shade, which now boasts a 12cm diameter. To support this wider canopy, the design team introduced a substantial, two-tone body that utilizes contrasting materials and colors to give the product a highly distinctive presence.

Explaining this deliberate evolution, Creative Director Sunman Kwon noted that the expanded shade necessitated a heavier body, leading to the integration of a "balloon-like base plate to bring balance to the overall form." This careful attention to proportion ensures that the lamp retains the charm of the original SNOWMAN series while feeling significantly more grounded and architectural.

Beyond its visual updates, the SNOWMAN12 is engineered for untethered versatility, boasting a battery life of up to 260 hours on a single charge. According to the brand's Senior Manager of Development Minhyuk Cho, the new model features vastly improved battery performance and light output compared to the brand's existing portable products, resulting in a fixture that "lasts longer, shines brighter, and enables freer use."

Retailing at 100,000 KRW (approx. $71 USD), the SNOWMAN12 is currently available for purchase through ILKW's official webstore and select global stockists.

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&Tradition debuts Numbra, its first lighting collection by Teruhiro Yanagihara.The TY1 Pendant features a 122cm linear silhouette of oak and aluminium.The TY3 Portable Lamp offers a compact, rechargeable format with a 10-hour battery.

Danish design brand &Tradition has introduced Numbra, its first lighting collection by Japanese designer Teruhiro Yanagihara. Featuring the TY1 Pendant and TY3 Portable Lamp, both designs emphasize elemental simplicity, combining lacquered oak with tumbled aluminium for a minimal yet expressive aesthetic.

The Numbra TY1 Pendant is rooted in the idea of the straight line, presenting a long, linear silhouette that balances clarity with warmth. Within an interior setting, the TY1 acts as an elegant, floating centerpiece, ideal for anchoring dining spaces or living rooms with its tranquil, minimalist silhouette. Crafted from solid lacquered oak panels and tumbled aluminium fixtures, the pendant integrates an acrylic diffuser and stainless steel core to create a soft, dimmable glow. Measuring 122cm in length, it is designed for communal spaces, offering a 15W LED light source with 700 lumens and a warm 2400K temperature. Beyond its visual appeal, the pendant is made with sustainability in mind, with FSC-certified wood, water-based lacquer and designed for disassembly to ensure repairability and recycling.

Complementing the pendant, the Numbra TY3 Portable Lamp translates this same design language into a compact, battery-powered format. Built for adaptability, the TY3 brings quiet elegance and gentle illumination to various settings, transitioning effortlessly from a bookshelf or bedside table to an evening terrace. Standing at 25.5 cm tall, it features a three-step dimmer, a rechargeable battery with up to 10 hours of use and a magnetic USB charging system. Like the pendant, it is crafted from oak, aluminium and sandblasted acrylic, reinforcing Yanagihara’s focus on material honesty and tactile simplicity.

Visit the &Tradition website for more information regarding the Numbra series' price range and availability.

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Artek and Paul Smith released the Edition Three Stool 60, reimagining Alvar Aalto’s 1933 classic with bold color contrasts.The stool features stained birch legs, hidden Malachite Green underside and stackable versatility.The limited-edition piece doubles as seating or a side table.

Artek and Paul Smith have introduced Edition Three of the iconic Stool 60, continuing their collaboration that began in 2024. Building upon a shared appreciation for timeless, functional design, this collaborative iteration once again reimagines Alvar Aalto’s legendary 1933 Stool 60. Edition Three juxtaposes Artek’s strict, Nordic modernist sensibilities with Paul Smith’s signature colorful, "classic with a twist" philosophy, resulting in a piece that functions both as practical everyday furniture and a vibrant, collectible design object.

The stool retains Aalto’s classic three-legged birch construction but introduces striking stained finishes inspired by Smith’s Signature Stripe. The legs are presented in Lemon Yellow, Burgundy and Melrose Pink, while the seat maintains a natural wood top with a hidden Malachite Green underside, revealed only when flipped. This concealed detail adds a sense of discovery and wit, aligning with Smith’s design ethos. The stool remains versatile, functioning as seating, a side table, or a decorative surface, while its stackability - up to ten stools - creates a striped visual rhythm when grouped.

Priced at €390 EUR (approx. $451 USD), the Stool 60 Edition Three is part of a limited series that also includes restocks of Editions One and Two, encouraging collectors to build a complete set. Available through select Artek and Paul Smith flagship boutiques globally, as well as their respective official webstores.

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Nan Shufang has opened its first Hong Kong store at Pacific Place, its debut location beyond the Chinese mainlandThe brand builds each space around the tradition of the Chinese scholar's study, uniting objects, setting and cultural activityWooden wares, porcelain wares, and gold and silver wares anchor a lineup meant to be used and passed down rather than simply displayed

Nan Shufang, a premium Chinese cultural brand rooted in the tradition of the scholar's study, has officially opened its first Hong Kong store at Pacific Place. The opening marks a significant step in the brand's global expansion, framing the space as an immersive experience that ties together objects, setting and cultural engagement.

The brand's identity reaches back to its 2008 founding. Nan Shufang established its first location in Beijing's Houhai area and takes its name from the "South Study," or Nan Shufang, of the Forbidden City, a nod to its scholarly lineage. That heritage informs a guiding belief that objects are not simply functional vessels but carriers of culture, craft and spiritual value. The brand roots that idea in a line from the Zhuangzi's "Ren Jian Shi" chapter: "The achievement of beauty takes time; the making of ugliness allows no room for correction, how cautious one must be."

The Hong Kong store arrives as part of a wider footprint. Nan Shufang now runs cultural spaces across Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, a four-city network of seven stores that each interprets the scholar's-study theme through object display, spatial design and cultural experience. The mainland locations range from the founding Houhai store to metropolitan settings at Beijing's China World and SKP, a Shanghai Xintiandi space built around refined pursuits such as incense appreciation and tea tasting, a historic Amanyangyun site, and a Shenzhen Bay MixC store attuned to that city's open, contemporary character.

At the center of the offering sit three craft categories. Wooden wares focus on classical furniture and scholar's-study objects built through mortise-and-tenon joinery and hand carving, with an emphasis on proportion, line and spatial rhythm. Porcelain wares carry forward classical ceramic forms and glazing, spanning everyday tea wares to desk pieces. Gold and silver wares apply traditional techniques such as chasing, repoussé and lost-wax casting to tea and incense implements and decorative objets d'art. Together they reflect the brand's aim of bringing objects that carry centuries of cultural knowledge into contemporary homes.

Beyond the objects, Nan Shufang treats its stores as active cultural venues. The brand runs experiential activities spanning calligraphy, Chinese painting, incense culture, seal carving, guqin, tea culture and woodblock printing, alongside cultural talks, themed gatherings and seasonal events led by specialists in art, culture and collecting. Since 2017 it has also operated the "Fang Weng Cultural Tour," a program of in-depth journeys through exhibitions, museums and historical sites. In Hong Kong, positioned as a meeting point of Eastern and Western culture, the brand sees a new platform to connect these traditions with an international audience.

Nan Shufang
Shop 320, Level 3
88 Queensway, Admiralty
Hong Kong

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