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Silver Linings
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Pentagram Turns Longevity Research into an Interactive Map of Possible Futures
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21 Aug 26
AI Teller Machine
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Studio ENESS has turned a decommissioned ATM machine into an interactive art installation that explores humanity’s relationship with AI.
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16 Jul 26
KARRI
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Pentagram’s child-friendly mobile messaging device
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26 Jun 26
Mazbahul Islam: Design as a Lifeline
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Designing for urgent care access, Mazbahul Islam reimagines ambulances with Safewheel
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20 Apr 26
Robert Wong: Designing for Humanity’s futures
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A powerful reflection on design in a complex world, urging creatives to shape human-centred futures through empathy, curiosity and meaningful questions.
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27 Mar 26
Ambessa Play’s STEM Light
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Pentagram partner Jon Marshall partners with Ambessa Play to design a DIY flashlight kit to promote STEM learning
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26 Feb 26
EuroSuit
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Decathlon’s intra-vehicular space suit prototype
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4 Dec 25
Impulse Purchase
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OK Go turns a music video into an open-source playground for design and animation
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17 Oct 25
A Grand Gesture
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“Dear New York” Transforms Grand Central into a sweeping art installation.
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17 Oct 25
Urify
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Ambient health screening by Yidan Xu shortlisted for the James Dyson Awards 2025.
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17 Oct 25
Routio
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A practical tool for ADHD support
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4 Jul 25
The Shape of Inequality
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Information Designer Federica Fragapane translates data into visual poetry.
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20 Jun 25
HEAD FIRST
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From MIT Linebacker to Helmet Innovator
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17 Apr 25
Tiny Pacemaker
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Rhythmic support for patients.
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11 Apr 25
The Hormometer
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Innovative at-home hormone testing kit.
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28 Mar 25
SpellRing
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AI powered ring converts American Sign Language into text for smartphones and computers.
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28 Mar 25
Next Generation Passport
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Architecture & Interiors
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Switzerland has unveiled its next-generation passport, a blend of innovative visual design and advanced security.
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20 Mar 25
Mindful Browsing
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Opera launches Opera Air, the first browser designed for mindfulness
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28 Feb 25
DATALAND
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Refik Anadol, a designer who pioneered the use of machine learning to transform data sets into abstract visual forms
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6 Nov 24
Tech trends
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The 2024 Consumer Electronics Show offers a glimpse into the future of technology.
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23 Jan 24
2030 vision
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IKEA uses artificial intelligence to visualise how humans will be living in 2030.
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23 Jan 24
Design in motion
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A wearable sleeve helps those with neuromuscular diagnoses gain mobility.
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13 Dec 23
Ter-reef-ic
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This thermo-responsive gel has the potential to stop coral bleaching.
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28 Aug 23
Designing for good
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Unique collaboration including 600 designers creates solutions for clean water and sanitation.
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24 Jul 23
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