Design Newspaper

Jisu Lee, Eunhye Lee and Terim Bang

Stamp

Thursday, 3 September 2026

Moss

Moss is a stamp designed for planting moss on land damaged by forest fires. The stamp holds 150 millilitres of moss and works with an incubation room that injects moss spores and nutrient solution and offers suitable growing conditions. The outlet of the stamp has a spiral shape, following the way moss spreads over ground. The length is adjusted with a button on the top, and an indicator light shows the remaining amount. Hikers and volunteers can take a stamp from the incubation room and press moss onto the soil to support forest recovery.

Angelika Frenademetz

Eco Design Furniture

Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Slow Wool Collection

The Slow Wool Collection is a set of blankets and pillows made for the home. Only natural sheep's wool from South Tyrolean shepherds is used. The wool is processed into blankets and pillows in small local manufactories. Standard sizes are offered, and pieces can also be made to measure. The packaging is fully recyclable, and boxes from the store are reused for shipping. Fair prices are paid to the shepherds and to the partner manufactories. The design is timeless and minimalist, and supports a slower and more mindful way of living.

Victor Wu

Modularized Outdoor Frame

Tuesday, 1 September 2026

Rebloom

Taiwan's power distribution components are expensive and require frequent replacement due to environmental factors. reBloom offers a solution by repurposing decommissioned crossarms into durable outdoor frames with minimal processing. The modular design allows for easy adaptation, extension, and part replacement, resulting in maximum component lifespan before recycling. With reBloom, you can reduce waste and save on costs while ensuring reliable and weather-resistant infrastructure.

Wenkai Xue

Biomass Power System

Monday, 31 August 2026

Photosynthetic City

Photosynthetic City is a combined solar and biomass energy system designed for existing city buildings. Solar panels on steel frames are mounted on the roof, while planting modules made of recycled injection molded plastic cover the building surface. The planting modules have small holes that guide excess rainwater downward, so every plant receives water and nutrients. Plant waste is collected and burned in a combined heat and power steam turbine to produce electricity. The plants also store carbon, clean the air and reduce noise, lowering the demand for traditional energy.

Wenkai Xue

Seedling Trays

Sunday, 30 August 2026

Luf

Luf is a seedling tray made from loofah fiber. Luf replaces plastic trays with a biodegradable material formed from crushed loofah, a bio-based adhesive and a curing agent, which are heated and pressed in a mould. The trays stack together, so one person can carry more than five trays at a time. Each tray is divided into three independent parts and can be cut along marked lines. After the seedlings mature, the tray is planted into the soil, where it breaks down into nutrients. Loofah seeds can be collected and used for further cultivation.

Akkshit Khattar

Sustainable Food Packaging

Saturday, 29 August 2026

Doaba Dhaba

Doaba Dhaba is a sustainable food packaging system designed for a cloud kitchen in India. Main dishes are packed in handis, clay pots handcrafted by local artisans, closed with a clay lid and a label tied around the neck. Flatbreads such as rotis and naans are wrapped in freshly cut banana leaves tied with jute thread. Both items are then placed in a bag made of recycled paper. The materials are biodegradable and replace single-use plastic. Deliveries are made by electric vehicles to reduce the carbon footprint.