Materials from mycelium tiles to bio-melanin fibers

June 8, 2026  |  Out There

Thailand’s 'Slow Hand Design 2026' exhibition returned to Milan Design Week 2026, with an exhibition titled “Heritage Reimagined.” Thai designers are pushing the boundaries of upcycling by blending ancestral craftsmanship with cutting-edge biotechnology, through innovative materials, such as m…
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POCO soft robot rethinks human-AI connection

May 12, 2026  |  Out There

POCO is a soft robotic companion developed by designer Mehrnaz Amouei that examines alternative relationships between humans and artificial intelligence. The project focuses on interaction models based on presence, responsiveness, and clearly defined limitations, rather than systems that interpret o…
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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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