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Imilab Eye Protection Lamp

Kaining Li Eye Protection Lamp Lighting Sunday, 18 January 2026

Imilab

Imilab is a smart desk lamp designed for home use and eye comfort. The lamp has a minimalist geometric form and a side-emitting light mode that prevents direct glare. No blue light or visible flicker is produced during operation. Brightness is adjusted automatically according to the surrounding light, and control is also possible by voice or through a mobile application. A built-in camera with a microphone allows children and parents to talk over a distance, and a physical shield covers the camera to protect privacy.

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Transparent Chair

Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Chair Furniture Saturday, 17 January 2026

Transparent

Transparent is a chair made with 3D printing technology. The frosted plexiglass body has a rounded form, a smooth curved surface and a hard texture. The circular base adds stability, and the curve of the seat and back supports the spine during rest. The single chair measures 900 mm by 900 mm by 850 mm. The hollow centre can be used to store small items. The design follows the Zen idea of simplicity and emptiness found in Eastern tradition. The quiet form is intended to create a calm atmosphere in many kinds of spaces.

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Lens Lighting

Iván Soriano Martínez Lighting Lighting Friday, 16 January 2026

Lens

Lens is a minimal pendant light designed for professional lighting projects. The body is made of aluminium, turned on a lathe in two pieces that are joined together. A COB LED with a 35 degree lens and a triac dimmable driver give high light output with a colour rendering index above 90. Colour temperatures of 2700K, 3000K and 4000K are offered. The 3 millimetre wire allows a suspension distance of up to 3 metres. Recessed and surface installation are both possible. Finishes are black, white or a custom colour.

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Standly Bao Folding Chair

Ming Hsiu Lee Folding Chair Furniture Thursday, 15 January 2026

Standly Bao

Standly Bao is a folding standing support chair for workers who must stand for long periods. The design holds the body in a balanced standing posture while allowing the same freedom of movement as standing. A three point pressure method fixes the hip, the knee and the foot, so stress on the lower limbs is reduced and poor posture is avoided. The user pulls out the frame, rests the knees on the lower pad and leans on the upper pad. A spring returns the frame to its original position, and the folded form gives space back to narrow work areas such as bar and store counters.

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Icon Bedroom

Diseño de Manolo Duran Bedroom Furniture Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Icon

Cosmo collection proposes an ordered and harmonious universe, of functionality and practicality combined with an aesthetic of regular and strict forms, for the most intimate and personal space. The set of the Icon headboard with the Noa container elements, form a personal bedroom furnishing, expressed through the minimalism of the forms. The thin horizontal and vertical lines host soft courtesy lighting that, together with the metal legs and harmoniously selected materials, create a powerful visual image.

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Animal Multifunctional Stool

Yuanwei LI，Shengrong Guo, Yu Qi，Hongchuan Zhao, Multifunctional Stool Furniture Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Animal

Animal is a convertible seat designed for children. The design takes the form of a small animal, with three legs and a tail that also serves as a backrest. A simple structure allows Animal to be switched between two forms, so the seat can be used as a child's chair or as a backless seat. The three legs are arranged in an equilateral triangle and extend beyond the edge of the seat surface, which gives the piece a high level of stability. Animal is made of plastic by blow molding. The seat is intended to act as a playmate and to encourage imagination.

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