Creative Products

February 3, 2026

Glowing Little Jelly Blob Responds To Touch by Changing Its Surface Texture, Temperature, and Personality

Over the past few decades, we’ve been introduced to plenty of interactive companions, whether it be a virtual pet like a Tamagotchi or a robotic plush toy like a Furby. For JUE Design and Research Studio, though, these options lacked a more sensory interface. It didn’t take long for JUE to join forces with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, whose Intelligent Human Machine Mechanical Interface Lab supported the conceptualization of TruTru.

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January 7, 2026

LEGO Unveils Smart Bricks Using Groundbreaking Technology To Bring Builds to Life

The world-renowned LEGO has always championed creativity, giving both children and adults the opportunity to tap into their imaginations and build their own worlds. The Danish toy company’s approach to play, however, has stayed pretty much the same since its founding in 1932: offering high-quality building blocks that foster creativity. Now, LEGO has announced what some may consider one of the most revolutionary projects in the company’s history—LEGO SMART Play™.

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November 25, 2025

Takashi Murakami’s Vibrant Art Adds Visual Joy to Phone Cases in New CASETiFY Collab

This past year, Takashi Murakami has been experimenting with a new medium: the phone accessory. In April, the Japanese artist launched his first collaboration with tech brand CASETiFY, spanning phone cases, charms, and even suitcases. The collection generated so much buzz that, only a few months later, Murakami and CASETiFY joined forces yet again, this time focusing on the artist’s KAIKAI and KIKI creatures. Now, the duo is back with a new limited-edition product line.

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