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Mirae-N Design Team
Textbook
Sunday, 25 January 2026

History Flows as One

This book is the cover of a newly designed high school Korean history textbook set to be released in 2024. Its familiar and emotional design, resembling that of a novel, aims to make textbooks more engaging and encourage students to naturally immerse themselves in the subject of history, rather than viewing them merely as tools for information delivery. By incorporating approaches inspired by novels, the design seeks to shift the perception of textbooks, alleviate the academic burden on students, and inspire them to read these books leisurely, as they would with other enjoyable reads.

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Bruno Oro
Educational Storybook
Saturday, 24 January 2026

Maples Workout

Maples Workout is a childrens storybook that makes rehabilitation engaging and approachable. Through the adventures of Maple, a teddy bear, the narrative addresses the challenges young readers face during medical appointments. With vibrant illustrations and relatable characters, the book educates children about the rehabilitation process. By providing a relatable storyline, it aims to reduce anxiety and foster a positive mindset, enhancing children's experiences in healthcare settings while promoting understanding and cooperation during rehabilitation.

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taichi hirata
Food Van
Friday, 23 January 2026

Wagon Remodeling

The Japanese stone roasted sweet potato food wagon has long been an important presence in Japan's winters, bringing warmth and gently illuminating the town as night falls. It was reimagined through a contemporary design approach. In Kyoto, where the cityscape features a rhythm of horizontal and vertical elements like lattice windows, it was designed to integrate diagonal elements, adopted for structural reasons, in a way that complements Kyoto's streets as the ground and forms a figure within it.

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Naomi Langerak
Recyclable Christmas Tree
Thursday, 22 January 2026

Spiral ECO3

The Spiral Christmas Eco3 is the first artificial tree made entirely from 100 percent recyclable materials that is completely recyclable at the same time. Unlike traditional models that combine plastic and steel, this design features a patented spiral frame made from recycled, fire retardant pet plastic. It flat packs to reduce co2 emissions, assembles in under a minute, and includes USB-C powered lights with international plugs. Compact, sustainable, and easy to store, it offers a modern, planet friendly alternative to conventional holiday trees.

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Alex Hell
Biodegradable Tableware
Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Bioplates

Bioplates is a biodegradable and compostable tableware piece developed for professional hospitality. Made from a next-generation biopolymer with mineral reinforcement, it resists up to 140C and over 7000 industrial dishwasher cycles. Its textured surface helps to hide cutlery marks, while the engraved bottom shares an environmental message. Stackable, elegant, lightweight, and carbon negative, Bioplates offers a regenerative alternative to melamine and porcelain in luxury outdoor service, combining design and responsibility.

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Mirae-N Design Team
Textbook
Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Traveling in Virtual Space

The cover design of these elementary school textbooks provides an opportunity for experience-based learning through an indirect journey into the space depicted on the cover. The design features an illustration that spans from the front to the back cover to convey the concept of space. By enabling students to experience a virtual space through the use of augmented reality (AR) technology, the design encourages three-dimensional thinking and imagination Students can explore and interact with the illustrated space, creating a more engaging and interactive learning experience.

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