Konel unveils a wearable bag to calm the wearer

April 27, 2026  |  Out There

During Milan Design Week 2026, Tokyo-based creative agency Konel Inc. is releasing a translucent, wearable bag that converts the user’s heartbeats into slow pulses to help them be aware of their current state and calm them down. Named “Pulse Pack,” the self-calming product measures the heartbe…
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Kinetic clothing captures energy in human motion

March 9, 2026  |  Out There

The Birds of Static project by designer Wren Walker investigates how garment structure can influence the capture of energy from human movement. The concept draws on the principle of static electricity, in which charge imbalances can generate electrical energy when conducted through a circuit.
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Solar motorcycle is self-charging

February 23, 2026  |  Out There

Sardinia-based MASK Architects has introduced SOLARIS, a self-charging solar motorcycle developed as part of the studio’s “Invent and Integrate” design approach led by founders Öznur Pınar Cer and Danilo Petta. The project explores autonomous mobility through a vehicle capable of generating …
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Flying umbrella has autonomous capabilities

January 26, 2026  |  Out There

John Tse of I Build Stuff has created an autonomous flying umbrella that follows and shields the user from rain and sunlight. An updated version of the remote-controlled one, the hands-free device hovers above the user and trails them wherever they go, keeping them dry and cool without needing to ho…
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Xiaomi launches voice-controlled, mite-fighting blanket

January 8, 2026  |  Out There

Ever since Xiaomi was founded 15 years ago in Beijing, it has expanded from producing smartphones to AR glasses, robotic dogs, and even electric cars. Now, the company has introduced another innovation: a smart blanket with voice control that also fights mites. The Mijia Smart Electric blanket is de…
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Coperni’s C+ regenerative clothes have probiotics

October 13, 2025  |  Out There

Skincare within regenerative clothing defines Coperni’s C+, a series of everyday wear infused with probiotics and prebiotics. Capable of restoring the skin’s microbiome, each garment contains living microorganisms that interact with the skin during wear, support the skin’s natural balance and …
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Suture-free tissue reconstruction is now possible

September 8, 2025  |  Out There

For tissue repair, surgeons are currently limited to mechanical solutions like sutures and staples, which can cause their own damage, or meshes and glues that may not adequately bond with tissues and can be rejected by the body.
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Bioluminescent dress glows with living algae

July 14, 2025  |  Out There

A project titled “Sympoiesis” from designer Iris van Herpen and biodesigner Christopher Bellamy of Bio Crafted, lit up the runway at Paris Haute Couture Week, in early July of this year. The collaboration allowed them to utilize the capabilities of living microorganisms, including bioluminescent…
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