Design

February 3, 2026

Glowing Little Jelly Blob Responds To Touch by Changing Its Surface Texture, Temperature, and Personality

Over the past few decades, we’ve been introduced to plenty of interactive companions, whether it be a virtual pet like a Tamagotchi or a robotic plush toy like a Furby. For JUE Design and Research Studio, though, these options lacked a more sensory interface. It didn’t take long for JUE to join forces with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, whose Intelligent Human Machine Mechanical Interface Lab supported the conceptualization of TruTru.

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January 30, 2026

Mongolia’s 2026 Olympic Outfits Ignite Social Media With Heritage-Driven Style

As the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo approach, Mongolia’s official uniforms are winning attention for their refined craftsmanship and the way they articulate cultural identity through fashion. Designed by the Mongolian label Goyol Cashmere, the uniforms have set social media ablaze for blending traditional materials and historical references with contemporary silhouette and practicality. The uniforms are rooted in Mongolia’s long history of nomadic life and textile tradition.

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January 29, 2026

LEGO and Crocs Turn the Beloved Brick-Shaped Toys Into Quirky Clogs

LEGO and Crocs have both championed creativity and quirkiness in their own ways. Now, the Danish toymaker and the American footwear company have sealed a new multi-year global partnership. To kick off their collaboration, LEGO and Crocs have released the LEGO Brick Clog. These oversized, rectangular shoes are modeled after LEGO’s classic two-by-four toy bricks, and feature four branded studs on top.

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