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Ecopace Environmental Enzyme Machine

Aodong Li Environmental Enzyme Machine Idea Friday, 13 November 2026

Ecopace

Ecopace is a household machine that turns kitchen waste into eco-enzyme. Peels, vegetables and sugar water are poured in from the top, as prompted on the screen. During the first month of fermentation, Ecopace releases gas and stirs the mixture automatically each day. After three months, the liquid enzyme flows into a tank, while a screen layer filters the residue, which can be removed from the side and dried for use as fertilizer. The outer shell is stainless steel and the inner container is made by ABS injection molding. Eco-enzyme can be used for deodorizing and composting.

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Venous Interactive Materials

Hila Mor Interactive Materials Idea Thursday, 12 November 2026

Venous

Venous Materials is a soft interactive material that displays dynamic patterns in response to touch. The design is inspired by vein structures found in plants, leaves and the human body. Fluid moves through internal channels when pressure or deformation is applied, creating visible changes of color and pattern. Each sheet works as both a sensor and a display of tangible information. The material is made of PDMS silicone and ecoline ink, using laser engraving and manual laboratory processes. Prototypes measure from 5 by 5 centimeters to 15 by 15 centimeters.

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The Book That Grew Grazing Guide

Fabiano Dalmácio Grazing Guide Idea Wednesday, 11 November 2026

The Book That Grew

The Book That Grew is a grazing guide created for farmers in Ireland. The book presents 10 lessons and 10 pieces of practical advice that help improve sustainability on farms. Each page, each word and each diagram was formed by real grass roots as they grew. The roots were guided over several weeks by a combination of gardening and careful craft, so the printing process was completed by nature. Complex farming processes are explained through a set of bespoke symbols, and a fold-out page lets the reader check the symbol key while reading. Closed, the book measures 29.7 by 42 centimeters.

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Glowing Eustoma Lamps

Yen-Hsun Su Lamps Idea Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Glowing Eustoma

Glowing Eustoma is a living flower lamp created as a conceptual lighting design. The eustoma is a flower that appears green in daylight and gives off light at night. A biotechnology process allows the plant to glow through leaf vein absorption of high-entropy oxides, which are in line with European Union standards. No genetic modification is used, and the flower grows in the same way as a natural one. Several luminous colors are shown each night. The flower measures 50 mm in width, 50 mm in depth and 350 mm in height. The intent is to offer a calm experience at night.

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Easysulin Insulin Pen

LIN ZHONG-WEI Insulin Pen Idea Monday, 9 November 2026

Easysulin

Easysulin is an insulin injection pen specifically designed for children, which can effectively solve the health problems caused by repetitive injection of insulin in the same site. By using a tape measure, is positioned on patient's umbilicus, effectively avoiding the area around the umbilicus that is not supposed to get injection. It can be pulled out for certain distances and angles based on how many days or time of injection, helps to remember whether to inject insulin on time.

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The Folding Boat Community Center

xuechen chen Community Center Idea Sunday, 8 November 2026

The Folding Boat

The Folding Boat, located along the shore of the Harlem River, is a multifunctional space serving as a rowing facility for the community college, a small library, and a museum dedicated to sport rowing. Featuring a folded metal roof, this structure defines its interior space by seamlessly blending walls into ceilings. Positioned at the convergence of historical and modern districts, the meticulous placement of elements respects programs, circulation, and the urban landscape.

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Designer of the Day

Designer of the DaySpecial CoverageFriday, 6 November 2026

World's Best Designers, Artists and Architects.

Good design deserves great recognition. Everyday, we are pleased to feature amazing designers who create original and innovative designs, amazing architecture, stylish fashion and creative graphics. Today, we are presenting you one of the World’s best designers. Checkout an award-winning design portfolio today and get inspired.

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