Castomize Rethinks the Orthopedic Cast as a Breathable ‘4D-Printed’ Lattice Shell
Castomize, a Singapore‑based med‑tech startup, has introduced a 4D‑printed orthopedic cast that softens with heat, conforms to a patient’s limb, and hardens as it cools. The lattice shell is breathable, waterproof and can be reshaped for swelling, eliminating the need for traditional fiberglass layers and a cast saw. Unveiled at Milan Design Week 2026, the product stems from research at the Singapore University of Technology and Design and was spun out as a company in 2022. Castomize positions the device as faster, cleaner and more patient‑friendly than conventional casts.
Designboom Job Position Available: Junior Social Media Specialist
Designboom, the globally recognized design, architecture and art publication, is hiring a remote junior social media specialist. The role reports to the Senior Social Media Manager and focuses on daily publishing, short‑form video creation, and real‑time event coverage. Candidates must...
Lexon X Jeff Koons Reimagine the Balloon Dog in a Limited Chromatic Series
Design firm Lexon and artist Jeff Koons have expanded their partnership with the Chromatic Collection, a limited‑edition line of Balloon Dog lamps and speakers in eight vibrant colorways. The lamp offers nine programmable LED hues and reflective finishes, while the...
Monumental Portrait of Koyo Kouoh by Derrick Adams Appears Amid Venice Biennale
Derrick Adams has installed a monumental banner portrait of the late curator Koyo Kouoh on the façade of the Palazzetto dello sport Giobatta Gianquinto in Venice. Titled "Heavy is the head that wears the crown," the work hangs over the...
Roca’s Avant Toilet Maximizes Bathroom Layouts Through Integrated Solution
Roca has launched the Avant, an all‑in‑one toilet that embeds the cistern within the bowl, shaving roughly 20 cm off the unit’s depth. The design, available in wall‑hung and floor‑standing versions, uses the Venturi effect to deliver a flush that is...
Continental Reframes Silence as the Sound of Engineering at Milan Design Week
Continental teamed with WOA Studio to present “The Sound of Premium” at Milan Design Week 2026, an immersive installation that turns urban noise into a curated acoustic journey. The experience guides visitors through chaos, harmony and silence, illustrating how the...
DBEW Award Ceremony to Explore Global Creative Harmony at Milan Design Week 2026
The inaugural DBEW Award Ceremony took place on April 21, 2026 at Milan’s ADI Design Museum during Milan Design Week. Forty teams—ten primary winners and thirty honorable mentions—were chosen from more than 800 submissions spanning 44 countries. The awards, handcrafted...
The Not-Yet: Dreams, Reveries, and Hope in an Unfinished World
Designboom frames Ernst Bloch’s philosophical concept of the Not‑Yet as a practical design tool, arguing that dreams function as actionable blueprints rather than escapist fantasies. The magazine’s "Room for Dreams" immersive installation at Milan Design Week 2026 converts a hotel...
Designboom Takes over Me Milan Il Duca with ‘Room for Dreams’ at Milan Design Week 2026
Designboom has taken over the ME Milan Il Duca hotel for Milan Design Week 2026, presenting "Room for Dreams," a site‑specific, immersive program. The takeover features large‑scale installations, a cinema space, live talks, workshops, and social encounters that treat dreaming...