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The Design Gazette featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Jarosław Markowicz
Photovoltaic Facade Shutter
Thursday, 1 October 2026

Solarbreaker

Solarbreaker is a photovoltaic facade shutter that turns building surfaces into energy producing elements. The system is based on extruded aluminium profiles onto which solar panels are mounted. Each panel is tilted at forty five degrees for higher efficiency, and one module of one square metre can power sixteen LED bulbs. Assembly requires almost no tools, because the profiles are placed on the mounting and lock under their own weight. Cables are hidden inside the profiles. Besides facades, the same components can form fences, barriers and blinds.

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Jarosław Markowicz
Photovoltaic Metal Roof
Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Etile

Etile is a photovoltaic metal roof tile designed for use on many types of buildings. Each module is based on a traditional galvanized steel roof tile and carries five micro photovoltaic panels that generate electricity. The modules measure 1200 by 360 by 30 millimetres and are joined together like ordinary roof tiles, with cable connections hidden under the roof sheathing. The power line is connected to the building power grid. The steel panel can be separated at the end of the product life. Etile adds energy generation without changing the roof structure.

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Evgeny Arinin
Multi-shaped Outlet
Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Fdo

Fdo is a power outlet designed to accept plugs of different shapes. About fourteen socket types exist worldwide, which creates difficulties for travellers and for buyers of imported appliances. Fdo is built from thousands of small metal pipes that shift to match the form of the inserted plug within seconds. A processor detects the shape and supplies the suitable voltage, and the same system keeps the outlet safe for children. The matrix holding the pipes is produced with CNC machinery. The outlet measures 110 by 110 by 50 millimetres.

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Jervis Chua
Smart Air-conditioned Controller
Monday, 28 September 2026

Ambi Climate Mini

Ambi Climate Mini is a smart controller for air conditioners. The device uses artificial intelligence to learn the comfort preferences of users and then adjusts the air conditioner automatically. Feedback is given through a mobile application. The form is multi-orientational, so the device looks correct when mounted on a wall or placed on a table. Ventilation openings are hidden within assembly gaps, which keeps the body compact and free of visible holes. A beech wood base helps the device blend into homes and offices.

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Kamelia Terzieva
Polyurethane Wall Tile
Sunday, 27 September 2026

Puzzle

The Puzzle tile has a pure and stylized form and a contemporary look. Thanks to its features of 3D design the tile can be placed in 4 ways, which provides a spectrum of possibilities. It can be freely combined to create a variety of abstract, geometric patterns playing with the changing light. The tiles can be installed as an accent in the space or cover the entire wall surface. Painting of some tiles in different colors can diversify the compositions. The Puzzle tiles are suitable for a range of interiors – utility, office or home spaces.

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Dante Luna
Construction Product
Saturday, 26 September 2026

Excentrico

Excentrico is a constructive product of the openwork block function. It inspired by the Caribbean location where it is necessary for spaces to be permeable. This product serves the purpose of optimizing the natural ventilation of the architectural spaces inside achieving a better natural circulation used as a bioclimatic strategy. It is developed in 3 variants with the difference of the shape of the central hole.

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Design team of the day
Special Coverage
Thursday, 24 September 2026

World's greatest design teams.

Sometimes you need a very big team of talented designers to come up with truly great designs. Everyday, we feature a distinct award-winning innovative and creative design team. Explore and discover original and creative architecture, good design, fashion, graphics design and design strategy projects from design teams worldwide. Get inspired by the original works by grand master designers.

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