Design

February 13, 2026

2026 Grammy Awards Stage Designers Share Their Vision Behind the Glittery Gramophone Set

This year, the Grammy Awards ceremony gave audiences a lot to talk about, from Bad Bunny’s powerful winning speech to unconventional musical acts like Justin Bieber’s stripped-down performance. Regardless of the specific moment during the event, they all shared a common backdrop: a trophy-inspired set that mixed glam and warmth, embedding the graphic identity of the Grammys into each moment. The stage design for the 2026 Grammy Awards, which took place February 1 at Crypto.

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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by the Mongolian label Goyol Cashmere, the uniforms have set social media ablaze for blending traditional materials and historical references with contemporary silhouette and practicality.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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