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Metaura Pro Smark Wearable Air Condition

Wen Liu Wearable Air Condition Wearable Technology Tuesday, 15 September 2026

Metaura Pro Smark

Metaura Pro Smark is a wearable air conditioner worn around the neck. The device combines semiconductor cooling plates with a vapor chamber to spread cooling evenly over a large area. The outer surface is made of skin-friendly silicone to avoid skin irritation and the risks of excessive cold. Sensors measure the ambient temperature, and an intelligent control system adjusts the power and the working mode to keep the wearer within a comfortable range. Heat therapy is also offered to relieve neck fatigue. The unit powers on when worn and switches off when removed.

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Holokit X Mixed Reality Headset For Phones

Botao Hu Mixed Reality Headset For Phones Wearable Technology Monday, 14 September 2026

Holokit X

Holokit X is a mixed reality headset for smartphones. A periscope structure turns an iPhone into a stereoscopic optical see-through mixed reality device. Holokit X uses the phone hardware and software, including the lidar sensor, spatial audio and motion tracking, so virtual content appears within the real room. The body is made of reinforced ABS with a transparent double injection part. The weight rests mainly on a thick forehead pad, and an elastic headband holds the headset in place during movement. Several people in the same space can share one session.

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The Armor Costume for a Character

Samantha Chijona Garcia Costume for a Character Performing Arts Sunday, 13 September 2026

The Armor

The Armor is a theatrical costume created for the character Richard III in a stage production of a Shakespeare play. The costume is made from recycled and disused materials. Metal lines are sewn onto a twill jacket, while overlapping leather gaiters form a separate structure joined by leather straps and buckles. A chainmail glove closes the sleeve, and a velvet hat lined with metal strips serves as a helmet. The six parts can be added or removed as the character changes during the play. The design reflects both the king and the vulnerable man within him.

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Outsiders Lighting Performance

Nargiza Usmanova Lighting Performance Performing Arts Saturday, 12 September 2026

Outsiders

It is a lighting show that was staged at three different locations in Oakville (ON, Canada). The performance is fiction on the theme of Energy. In the story, the Outsiders came to Earth not as invaders but as highly intelligent creatures with a lot of knowledge to share with humans. The main point of the project: the energy is actually found inside of us. It is the foundation of human livelihood and maybe a key to solving the energy problem on Earth. To visualize the idea, the artist has designed lighting costumes using LED modules and zip-ties.

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Poznan Marathon Medal Presentation

Artmask group Presentation Movie Friday, 11 September 2026

Poznan Marathon Medal

Poznan Marathon Medal is a promotional animation created to present the medal of the twentieth PKO Poznan Marathon. The animation shows small elements joining together to form the medal, and each element symbolizes one year of the marathon history. The medal lanyard is printed with historical photographs from all editions of the event, arranged in chronological order. The medal measures 80 by 80 by 7 millimetres and is cast in steel and silver. The animation was produced in 4K resolution to encourage registration for the anniversary race.

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Absinthe Production Design

Vivian Lu Production Design Performing Arts Thursday, 10 September 2026

Absinthe

Absinthe is a stage design created for a theatrical play about physics, matter and psychology. The set is built around an oval stage that represents time and can also be read as a galaxy or a continuous loop. Dark reflective panels covered with splattered paint suggest a vast and mysterious universe. A custom laser light sound visualiser allows sound to be seen, because the laser beams are distorted by the frequency of the voices of the actors. Every angle of the stage was tested so the performers could walk, run and jump safely.

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