Home Blog Page 2431

30+ Anniversary Celebration – Crafting Happiness with Artistry

HONG KONG, Sept. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Casa means “home” in Italian, and “Dream Casa Love Casa” means “everyone dreams and strives to create the image of their desired and beloved home”. Casablanca adhering to the design philosophy of “fashion, creativity, and functionality”, we have been creating European style home decor for everyone with our unique Italian art style for over thirty years. At the beginning of the brand’s establishment, the warmth of “home” and the longing for quality of life were integrated into every product. Nowadays, Casablanca It has become a leading enterprise in the home textile industry, not only creating high-quality sleep experiences for consumers, but also committed to caring for the sleep well-being of the public.


This September, the Casablanca Group will grandly launch the “30+ Anniversary Celebration – “Crafting Happiness with Artistry” campaign, featuring the paisley pattern and unique Italian art style of Toscana 1200 Threads Long-staple Cotton Series and the new CASA-V 7A bedding series as the main highlights. A pop-up store celebrating the 32nd anniversary will also be opened in shopping malls, along with a series of stories recognizing the correct thread count that the Casablanca Group will share on social media, as a way to give back to the public for their continued support of the Casablanca Group, working together to extend dreams with love.

  • Toscana 1200 Threads Long-staple Cotton Series: “Vine Time” (TF291)
  • CASA-V 7A Antibacterial and Antimicrobial Mechanism of Far-Infrared Bedding: 1800 Threads Pearl Silk Jacquard Series (AB)

Toscana 1200 Threads Long-staple Cotton Series: “Vine Time (TF291)


As the brand’s best-selling series, Casablanca proudly presents the new printed pattern Toscana 1200 Threads Long-staple Cotton Series, designed to fill your bedroom with a sense of happiness. For over thirty years, Casablanca has insisted on an artistic design direction, utilizing high thread counts of pure cotton to create the most comfortable bedding products.

The newly launched “Vine Time” (TF291) is the featured product of this year’s “30+ Anniversary Celebration – Crafting Happiness with Artistry. Its design inspiration comes from the paisley pattern, combined with peach blossoms and branches, utilizing gradient design techniques to create bedding that blends traditional charm with modern fashion. The paisley symbolizes beauty, sweetness of emotions, and love for life, embodying a sense of happiness. The light-colored background outlines the delicate floral patterns, adding a touch of elegance to the overall aesthetic. Made from long-staple cotton, known as “Premium of Cotton,” it boasts a natural luster and extraordinary softness, allowing users to fully indulge in the high-quality experience of artistic fashion in their sleep.

CASA-V 7A Antibacterial and Antimicrobial Mechanism of Far-Infrared Bedding: 1800 Threads Pearl Silk Jacquard Series (AB)

Pearl Silk” is another classic product series from Casablanca, featuring a fabric that is smooth and lustrous like real silk, presenting a captivating sheen. It is delicately soft with an excellent skin-friendly touch.Combining the “soft and lightweight” quality of Tencel with the “sensory smooth, jacquard weaving, alluring luster, anti-static, and non-irritating” characteristics of cotton, this bedding offers a refreshing experience in summer and warmth in winter, suitable for all seasons.

Nothing less than the natural silk, the CASA-V 1800 Threads Pearl Silk Series offers the wonderfully softness and comfort to touch with, while also creates extra brightness and luster on the fabric. By the added CASA-V 7 strong 7A functions of 7A Antibacterial Technology, Anti-Aromatic amines, Anti-Mite, Anti-Odor, Anti-Fungal, Anti-Virus, and Thermostatic Fiber, Textiles produced with this technology exhibit remarkable antibacterial and antimicrobial effects. After 150 washes, the antibacterial rate still reaches 88-98%, meeting the high standards of T/GDBX056-2022 AAAAAAA grade. It is the best choice for a luxurious sleep experience.

HD Photo download:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16SMKYjpRo3KRDxCa6FO2KdQgejeHg9XS?usp=sharing

Annual Brand Promotional Video Streaming on Major Platforms

As a leader in the bedding industry and a trusted Hong Kong brand for over thirty years, Casablanca is dedicated to providing the highest quality and healthiest sleep products. Focusing on innovation and excellence, the launch of CASA–V 5A in 2015 defined a new standard for antibacterial bedding, demonstrating the brand’s relentless efforts in improving sleep hygiene and comfort. With the TVC production is the first fully AI-produced advertisement in Hong Kong’s home textile industry, and it will be broadcast simultaneously on television and other media, the 7A bedding series continues this legacy, offering advanced antibacterial functions, long-lasting protection, and unparalleled comfort, creating a safe and worry-free sleeping experience.

CASA-V 7A series TVC:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsAgMLadr40&pp=ygUXY2FzYWJsYW5jYSDljaHmkpLlpKnlrIzSBwkJsgkBhyohjO8%3D

CASABLANCA 20 Concept Stores
https://shop.casablanca.com.hk/pages/storelocator

Promotion Period: 2025/09/12 – 2025/11/03
Available for purchase at Casablanca eShop, specialty stores, and department stores.

HD Photo download:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16SMKYjpRo3KRDxCa6FO2KdQgejeHg9XS?usp=sharing

Introduction of Casablanca

Casablanca-home Group was officially established in Hong Kong in 1993. It is a home textile brand group that integrates design, production, and sales. It was listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on November 23, 2012, under the name Kasa Tianjiao Group Limited (registered in the Cayman Islands). The group is headquartered in Hong Kong and adheres to the design concept of “fashion, creativity, and functionality”. It has been committed to researching and promoting healthy sleep and mainly operates its three major brands, Casablanca, Casa Calvin, and CASA-V. With a unique Italian art style, it creates European style homes for everyone.
http://www.casablanca.com.hk/ 

Casablanca official Facebook & Instagram:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CasablancaHK
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casablancahk/

 CS hotline: 2687 5113

For media enquiries, please contact:

Ceci Chan (Marketing Officer)

Tel: (852) 2256 8257

Fax: (852) 2351 1977

Email: cecichan@casablanca-home.com

 

COOFANDY, EKOUAER, and Zeagoo Announce Participation in Oktoberfest 2025 with Joint Pop-Up Event at Substanz Club


MUNICH, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 September 2025 – COOFANDY, EKOUAER, and Zeagoo are excited to announce their participation in the 2025 Munich Oktoberfest, alongside a special offline pop-up event in partnership with Substanz Club, one of the city’s most iconic music bars. The event will take place from September 20 to 22 at Substanz Club, located just 700 meters from the main festival grounds. Centered around the theme “More Beer, More Bold, More You!”, the collaboration blends traditional festival spirit with modern fashion culture.

This collaboration marks the brands’ first appearance at a globally renowned cultural event and underscores their collective focus on delivering immersive, high-impact experiences that connect fashion with local culture and community. By embedding their presence within a setting that blends tradition with global visibility, COOFANDY, EKOUAER, and Zeagoo seek to strengthen their footprint in the European market and explore new expressions of fashion within the context of cultural celebration.

Three Brands, Three Immersive Zones
Three distinct brand zones offer playful, hands-on experiences that bring each identity to life.

  • COOFANDY: Guests take on a stylish spin on the Oktoberfest “Masskrug” lift, snap retro-inspired photos, and receive swag including 400 canvas bags, 1,200 intro cards, and 150 hats (50/day).
  • EKOUAER: The “Blind Touch Challenge” highlights signature soft fabrics in a cozy, festive setting, with 400 bags, 1,200 cards, and 90 eye masks (30/day).
  • Zeagoo: Visitors style a festival outfit in 30 seconds and pose in a selfie frame to win 400 bags, 1,200 cards, and 100 gift boxes (33/day).

Over 3,600 branded gifts will be distributed during the three-day event—leaving guests with lasting, shareable impressions.

From Street Style to Screen Share: A Connected Brand Experience
Influencers will join the Substanz Club activation, sharing real-time content with hashtags like #BeerFashionClash, #Oktoberfit, and #MünchenStyle to drive engagement and visibility.

From Sept 10 to Oct 10, COOFANDY, EKOUAER, and Zeagoo are offering 15–20% off select items on Amazon Germany and UK—bridging the in-person experience with online reach.

Select hero products from each brand will be featured as part of the promotion, combining festive flair with comfort and style—perfect for Oktoberfest.

From COOFANDY, the Men’s Stretch Slip-On Jeans offer all-day comfort with an elastic waistband and rugged design—ideal for festival fun and casual outings. The Knitted Short-Sleeve Turtleneck Shirt adds a modern edge to traditional looks, great for layering or standing out in the beer tent.

EKOUAER brings cozy essentials like the Women’s Long-Sleeved Thermal Tops, perfect for layering during crisp Oktoberfest mornings. The V-Neck Button-Down Nightdress offers soft comfort and relaxed style, ideal for winding down after a full day of celebration.

Zeagoo channels Bavarian charm with the Lace Dirndl Blouse with Half Sleeves, featuring floral lace and pearl buttons for a classic festival look. The Short-Sleeve V-Neck Dirndl Blouse combines vintage embroidery with a flattering fit—perfect for both Oktoberfest and everyday styling.

Looking Ahead

Through immersive, shareable moments, COOFANDY, EKOUAER, and Zeagoo brought their values to life in meaningful, memorable ways. Moving forward, they’ll continue investing in cross-cultural storytelling, experiential retail, and digitally connected campaigns that deepen engagement across borders and platforms.

Hashtag: #COOFANDY

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

StarCharge V2G Products Made A Notable Appearance at IAA Mobility 2025

MUNICH, Sept. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — StarCharge, a global leader in EV charging infrastructure and smart energy solutions, made a notable appearance at IAA Mobility 2025, which is the global event for mobility, sustainability, and tech in Munich. Alongside a well-known automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

StarCharge V2G Products
StarCharge V2G Products

During this event, StarCharge’s V2G Products attracted many visitors from Europe, this will also accelerate the expansion of its products on European markets.

As global leading OEM strategy partner, StarCharge has been deeply engaged in V2G research and development since 2017, with a particular focus on breaking through technological barriers in bidirectional charging. StarCharge V2G products have now received grid connection certification in more than 20 major markets, spanning Europe, North America, Australia, Africa, and Asia. These markets include Germany, the UK, Italy, Spain, the United States, Mexico, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

With proven expertise in local compliance and technical adaptation, StarCharge delivers high-standard and reliable V2G solutions tailored to diverse regional requirements.

StarCharge will continue to innovate clean energy charging technologies, driving the large-scale global deployment of V2G. Looking forward to join forces with all partners to accelerate green energy transition and sustainable zero-carbon future.

StarCharge is set to present its latest V2G product at Booth A101, during All Energy Australia, 29-30 October 2025.

Hollyland WeConnect 2025 Concludes with a Celebration of Global Creativity and Cultural Exchange

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — After nearly two months of activities, Hollyland’s WeConnect 2025  campaign concluded on September 12, the Hollyland Brand Day, marking the end of a global journey that bridged technology, culture, and creativity. Through a combination of offline experiences and digital initiatives, the campaign embraced the concept of CONNECTION, breaking through geographical and cultural boundaries to inspire cross-cultural exploration and creative exchange.

 

A 32-second special preview of WeConnect 2025 China Tour’s highlights!

Collaboration, Culture, and Connection

At the heart of the initiative was the WeConnect 2025 China Tour , which brought over 30 global creators, including Landon Bytheway from online film school FTF  (Full Time Filmmaker), digital content creator Jairo Eslava ( @yolerolero ), and Indonesian actor and YouTuber Chandra Liow , for a five-day immersive journey through Shenzhen and Chongqing.

The journey opened on August 27 at Hollyland’s Shenzhen headquarters. Icebreaking activities fostered quick connections, followed by hands-on experiences with advanced microphone laser engraving and the newly released VenusLiv Air live-streaming camera. A face-to-face chat-forum further deepened discussions and set the tone for collaborative exploration.

In Chongqing, the tour shifted to cultural immersion. From a spirited hotpot night and dialect-based games to Sichuan opera face-changing and long-spout teapot pouring show at Jiaotong Teahouse, creators experienced the city’s vibrant traditions. Visits to the floating forest at Raffles City and skyline swings provided a striking backdrop of urban-meets-natural scenery, inspiring new approaches to visual storytelling.

By August 30, participants had become storytellers, capturing the rhythm of Chongqing through their lenses. From Liziba Station’s train passing through high-rises to the illuminated nightscape of Hongyadong, every frame reflected the city’s energy and contrasts. The final day included portrait sessions at a historic photo studio and hands-on experiences with intangible cultural heritage, such as ink rubbings and palm moxibustion, creating a deeper emotional connection with local culture.

Throughout the journey, creators not only experienced Hollyland’s cutting-edge technology but also gained firsthand insight into how Chinese innovation integrates into daily life. Over several days, they explored diverse cultural experiences, moving from broad impressions to deeper personal appreciation. The event’s co-creation framework encouraged participants to embrace diversity, build meaningful connections, and work toward shared goals. In this way, the tour evolved into a bridge of culture, collaboration, and connection.

Complementing the China Tour was the Hollyland Academy Special Version, held in nine countries. Each stop incorporated local cultural experiences into creative workshops, from preparing Egyptian salads and Emirati seafood to Brazilian barbecue and football matches, or temple visits in Thailand. These activities broadened the creative toolkit of participants while embedding technological tools into the process, furthering the WeConnect initiative’s mission of combining cultural inspiration with skill development.

Sound, Stories, and Songs

On the digital front, Hollyland invited global audiences to engage and co-create.

The Sound Museum became one of the most engaging highlights. Through topics of culture or tech, participants contributed auditory impressions of their daily lives, languages, and emotions, generating a remarkable 5,044 engagements. From cityscapes to personal expressions, the project turned into a collective “auditory bridge,” linking cultures through shared sound and underscoring the WeConnect campaign’s core theme of cultural integration.

The Hello World project expanded this vision visually, with participants creating works under the theme “A Fresh Lens on the Familiar.” By reinterpreting everyday scenes through diverse cultural perspectives, contributors demonstrated the richness of global creativity and highlighted the resonance of technological collaboration.

Meanwhile, the Theme Song Lab transformed audiences into co-creators. Through an open, participatory process, users crafted music that embodied cross-cultural and cross-regional connections. The initiative received more than 11,000 likes and over 500 heartfelt comments. Two tracks by Patricia Bermúdez & Alonso Degert and by IAMJUSTSKAY & IMTPEE, were selected as the final winning pieces, capturing the spirit of inclusivity and collaboration.

Adding a tangible touch, surprise boxes were shipped globally on September 1, enabling more Hollyland users to share in the joy of discovery.

Though the WeConnect 2025 campaign has concluded, Hollyland reaffirmed its commitment to supporting creators. By advancing technological innovation, the company seeks to empower creativity, strengthen global connections, and demonstrate how the fusion of technology and culture sparks limitless collaboration and inspiration.

 

/C O R R E C T I O N — Mars/

In the news release, Mars Snacking and Unreasonable Group Welcome Fourteen New Ventures to Unreasonable Food™, issued 11-Sep-2025 by Mars over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the release has been updated to include the full 2025 Unreasonable Food cohort. The complete, corrected release follows:

Mars Snacking and Unreasonable Group Welcome Fourteen New Ventures to Unreasonable Food™

As an international network, Unreasonable Food is uniquely positioned to scale high-growth ventures dedicated to creating a more sustainable food system.

NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, as part of the Unreasonable Food collaboration, Mars and Unreasonable Group are welcoming the next generation of growth stage ventures into the Unreasonable Food family.

Mars and Unreasonable Group welcome the next generation of growth into the Unreasonable Food family.
Mars and Unreasonable Group welcome the next generation of growth into the Unreasonable Food family.

Evolving our food system will never be a simple journey, yet it remains one of the most practical levers we have for building a more resilient future and a thriving economy. Unreasonable Food, a bold collaboration between Mars Snacking and Unreasonable Group, was born in 2024 to back entrepreneurs turning our most pressing food chain challenges into unprecedented opportunities.

“Addressing the challenges in our food system is a task bigger than any one organization,” said Amanda Davies, Chief R&D, Procurement and Sustainability Officer for Mars Snacking. “That’s why it’s so important to build a collaborative ecosystem – connecting brilliant minds behind pioneering ventures with scaled industry leaders – so we can help unlock new possibilities and accelerate the transformation toward a more resilient future.”

Mars, in collaboration with Unreasonable Group, has selected fourteen purpose-led ventures that represent the next frontier of sustainability advancements. The 2025 Unreasonable Food cohort will build upon the work started in 2024, with a strategic focus on reducing dairy cattle emissions, scaling sustainable ingredients, and exploring solutions with partners around sustainable colors.

This critical work will continue to move us toward the next phase of developing a food system that is more sustainable and nutritious, for all.

Meet the 2025 Unreasonable Food Cohort:

  • Alga Biosciences: Developing an affordable feed additive that cuts cow methane emissions by up to 90% while improving feed efficiency and farm economics.
  • ArkeaBio: Creating a safe, scalable vaccine that reduces methane from cattle by targeting the microbes in their digestive systems.
  • Hoofprint Biome: Using enzymes and probiotics to reshape the cow’s microbiome, lowering methane while improving animal health and productivity.
  • ZELP: Designing wearable devices for cattle that capture and neutralise methane as it is exhaled, while also collecting valuable animal health data.
  • Alpine Bio: Engineering crops like soybeans to produce dairy proteins, enabling familiar melt, stretch, and creaminess without cows.
  • Standing Ovation: Producing animal-free casein via precision fermentation to deliver authentic dairy textures for cheese and other foods.
  • Oobli: Harnessing sweet proteins from plants to create sugar-like taste with no sugar, made scalable through fermentation.
  • Debut Biotechnology: Fermenting high-value ingredients, including natural color alternatives, to replace unsustainable or synthetic sources.
  • Octarine Bio: Producing a vibrant palette of natural colors through fermentation, offering reliable, sustainable options for food and textiles.
  • DE3PBIO: Using AI and biotech to unlock plant-based functional ingredients that make foods cleaner, healthier, and more nutritious.
  • NuCicer: Breeding new chickpea varieties with up to 75% more protein, improving taste, texture, and resilience to climate stress.
  • Plantible Foods: Extracting Rubi protein from lemna (duckweed), a highly sustainable plant that can replace eggs, dairy, and additives.
  • Hydrosome Labs: Leveraging ultrafine bubbles to boost fermentation yields and nutrient delivery, making biomanufacturing more efficient.
  • Pow.bio: Pioneering continuous fermentation technology that reduces costs and increases capacity for bio-based production.

The 2024 inaugural cohort has continued to demonstrate what’s possible when high-growth companies are supported by an ecosystem connected by shared sustainability ambitions.  Since joining the program in 2024, our first cohort reported nearly an additional $200 million in revenue, 140,000 tons of CO₂e avoided, 310 million liters of water conserved, and 1.14 million kilograms of food sold. They reached 24 million more people with safe, nutritious food and educated 2 million more people on climate change mitigation and adaptation, while growing job opportunities improving working conditions across their communities.

“We’re honored to welcome these entrepreneurs to the Unreasonable Food family,” said Daniel Epstein, CEO of Unreasonable Group. “Their work reflects our shared ambition to evolve the food system in ways that are sustainable and inclusive. In collaboration with Mars, we stand ready to offer mentorship, convene stakeholders, and surface opportunities that can accelerate their journeys.”

The collective 2024 and 2025 class of ventures will engage with Mars teams across the enterprise, Unreasonable Food mentors, and a global investor network to further support their culture changing work, which will center around two shared priorities: transforming food supply chains and shaping the future of food.

For more information about Unreasonable Food and the Year 2 cohort, please visit Unreasonable Food.

About Mars, Incorporated

Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As an approximately $55bn family-owned business, our diverse and expanding portfolio of leading pet care products and veterinary services support pets all around the world and our quality snacking and food products delight millions of people every day. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including ROYAL CANIN®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, CESAR®, DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’S®, SNICKERS® and BEN’S ORIGINAL. Our international networks of pet hospitals, including BANFIELD, BLUEPEARL, VCA and ANICURA span preventive, general, specialty, and emergency veterinary care, and our global veterinary diagnostics business ANTECH® offers breakthrough capabilities in pet diagnostics. The Mars Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom — inspire our 150,000 Associates to act every day to help create a better world for people, pets and the planet.

For more information about Mars, please visit www.mars.com. Join us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

About Unreasonable Group, LLC

Unreasonable is a Colorado-based, international company that supports a Fellowship for growth-stage entrepreneurs, channels exclusive deal-flow to investors, and partners with some of the world’s leading brands to ensure a more just future. The 501 ventures in the Unreasonable Fellowship operate across more than 180 countries, have collectively generated $20bn in revenue, raised $20bn in financing, and are positively impacting the lives of more than 1,434,646,829 people. As a global community, Unreasonable exists to re-purpose capitalism. Sound Unreasonable? We hope so. Because reasonable ideas seldom change anything.

For more information about Unreasonable, please visit www.unreasonablegroup.com

For Media Inquiries:

jolaade@unreasonablegroup.com

angelina.franco.pesci@effem.com

 

HiTHIUM Unveils AI Data Center Solution and Showcases Industry Leadership at RE+ 2025

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From September 8 to 11, Hithium, a leading global company in energy storage technology, showcased its innovations at RE+ 2025. At this year’s exhibition, Hithium demonstrated its full-scenario BESS solutions and unveiled its new dedicated AIDC (AI Data Center) ESS solution, paving a new path for the energy transition of AI data centers. Hithium also shared the full results of the world’s all-open-door, large-scale fire test on the ∞Block 5MWh BESS, drawing wide attention with its innovative solutions and strong technological capabilities.

Hithium booth
Hithium booth

During the event, Hithium also invited S&P Global Commodity Insights to deliver a keynote presentation on “Powering the Future: AI Datacenters and BESS.” The session underscored how the rapid growth of AI data centers is straining grid capacity and emphasized on-site renewable solutions such as BESS can help ease grid pressure, shorten project timelines, and support sustainability goals.

Safety leadership was another highlight. Hithium released full details of the world’s first all open-door large-scale fire test on the ∞Block 5MWh BESS, conducted with oversight from UL Solutions. On-site, Hithium co-hosted a roundtable with UL Solutions, Fire & Risk Alliance, and Veteran Fire Protection Engineer on grid-scale storage safety requirements, sharing live insights from the discussion. Hithium also announced plans to conduct an equally rigorous open-door large-scale fire test of BESS in the U.S., allowing local customers and partners to witness its uncompromising commitment to safety.

Hithium continues to strengthen its North American presence. During RE+ 2025, Hithium signed a cooperation agreement with Microgrid Networks LLC (MGN) to provide complete solutions for 10 energy storage projects being developed in New York, with a total capacity of 55MW/290MWh——its first projects in the city and a major step in its North American expansion

Beyond the exhibition floor, Hithium further showcased its industry influence by joining Mackenzie’s podcast Interchange Recharged, where its Director of Application Engineering Neil Bradshaw and Chief of Staff Bryan Chen shared in-depth perspectives on how One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) is reshaping clean energy supply chains, creating both opportunities and long-term planning uncertainties. Amid this, Hithium emphasized its strategy of leveraging U.S. manufacturing and global R&D to navigate the dynamic market.

From the launch of its AIDC ESS solution to the world’s first all-open-door large-scale fire test and accelerated U.S. expansion, Hithium has demonstrated comprehensive strength. The company has built core advantages in innovation, service, and safety with a global footprint. In the first half of 2025, leveraging leading customized solutions and efficient delivery, Hithium ranked among the top 2 globally in energy storage battery and utility-scale shipments, setting a new benchmark for robust growth.

World Design Organization concludes its World Design Congress 2025 in London

LONDON, Sept. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — World Design Organization (WDO)® has concluded its World Design Congress 2025, which took place from 9-11 September in London (United Kingdom). Hosted in collaboration with WDO Promotional Member the Design Council, the three-day hybrid event welcomed more than 1200 participants at the iconic Barbican Centre to explore the vital theme of Design for Planet

Featuring visionary keynotes from design leaders like Lord Norman Foster, Julia Watson and Thomas Heatherwick to the inspiring insights of Marianna Mazzucato, Indy Johar, Charlot Magayi and Brian Eno, the Congress highlighted how design can be a catalyst for a more regenerative future. 

A major highlight, included the announcement of renowned industrial designer Dieter Rams as laureate of the 2025 World Design Medal™. The award was accepted on behalf of Rams by Professor Dr. Klaus Klemp, Managing Director of the Rams Foundation, who highlighted Rams’ enduring legacy as an advocate for design that shapes our world, and indeed our planet, for the better. 

The event also welcomed His Excellency Dr. Heong-joon Park, Mayor of Busan Metropolitan City to officially accept the city’s recent designation as World Design Capital 2028. During the acceptance speech, Mayor Park highlighted Busan’s aspirations under the theme of Inclusive City, Engaged Design, noting that “this designation as World Design Capital is not just an honorary title or a one-time accolade. It will serve as a turning point for innovative change and development in both the quality of life of our citizens and multiple aspects of our city.” 

On the third and final day of programming, WDO Members gathered for the organization’s 34th General Assembly at the Design Museum. The day’s proceedings included the election of the 2025-2027 WDO Board of Directors as follows: 

President
Pradyumna Vyas, Senior Advisor of Design, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) (India)

President-Elect
Makiko Tsumura, Director, Japan Institute of Design Promotion (Japan)

Board members (in alphabetical order)
Anna Barbara, President, POLI.Design (Italy)
Xavi Calvo, CEO, Design Foundation of the Region of Valencia (Spain)
Laura Figueroa, President, COLDI.MX (Mexico)
Mui Kinoshita, Chairman, Hong Kong Designers Association (Hong Kong SAR, China)
Denys Lapointe, Chief Design Officer, BRP (Canada)
Oliver Lin, Vice-President, Taiwan Design Research Institute (Taiwan, Chinese Taipei)
Sonia Manchanda, Founding Partner, Spread Design Innovation (India)
Ken Nah, Board Member, Korea Institute of Design Promotion (Republic of Korea)
Eisuke Tachikawa, President, Japan Industrial Design Association (Japan)

As shared by the incoming 2025-2027 WDO President Pradyumna Vyas during his address, “this year’s Congress in London reminded us of the extraordinary potential of design when it is placed in service of people and planet. I am deeply honoured to assume the role of WDO President at this pivotal moment in our organization’s history, as design has indeed never been more relevant, or more necessary for addressing the complex challenges of our time.” 

In addition to the election, highlights of the General Assembly also included several programming announcements that will shape the organization’s next term.

WDO President’s Award
In recognition of their demonstrated commitment to WDO’s mission and its diverse initiatives over the course of the last term, the 2025 WDO President’s Award was awarded to Corporate Member Andreu World. The honour acknowledges not only their active engagement within the WDO community, but also their pioneering work in advancing sustainable materials, circular business models and responsible manufacturing practices that resonate globally. 

World Design Congress 2027
Building upon the week’s momentum, the Seoul Design Foundation was announced as the host of the 35th World Design Congress, which will take place in Seoul (South Korea) in September 2027 under the theme of Design for Sustainable Life. The 2027 Congress will mark WDO’s 70-year establishment as the international world body for design, and a return to the city following its previous designation as World Design Capital in 2010. As noted by Kang-heui Cha, CEO of the Seoul Design Foundation, “we begin together a journey towards sustainability, opening the future of design that will captivate the world.” 

For more information, please contact:
Natalie Dutil, WDO Communications Manager
natalie@wdo.org 

About World Design Organization
World Design Organization (WDO)® is an international non-governmental organization and the international voice for industrial design. Serving over 215 member organizations across the globe, WDO promotes and shares knowledge of industrial design-driven innovation that enhances the economic, social, cultural and environmental quality of life.
WDO.org 

BananaImg AI Launches Revolutionary Platform Combining Google’s Nano Banana AI and Veo 3 Technologies

First Platform to Unite World’s Most Advanced Image and Video Generation Capabilities in Single Creative Suite

SHERIDAN, Wyo., Sept. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BananaImg AI today announced the official launch of its groundbreaking creative platform, becoming the first service to seamlessly integrate Google’s state-of-the-art Nano Banana AI (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) and Veo 3 video generation technologies. The platform delivers unprecedented creative capabilities to social media creators, marketers, and digital artists worldwide.

Powered by Industry-Leading AI Technologies

BananaImg AI leverages Google’s Nano Banana AI, officially launched August 26, 2025, which has achieved #1 global ranking on LMArena benchmarks for image generation and editing. The technology delivers 95% character consistency across different scenes and generates images in 1-2 seconds versus competitors’ 10-15 second generation times. Users can create professional-quality visuals with natural language prompts while maintaining perfect character consistency across unlimited variations.

The platform’s video capabilities are powered by Veo 3, Google’s most advanced video generation model featuring native audio generation, producing high-definition 8-second videos with synchronized sound effects, dialogue, and ambient noise. This unique combination enables creators to transform static images into dynamic video content with professional-grade audio in a single workflow.

Addressing Creator Economy Demands

The global creator economy, valued at over $42 billion with 50+ million creators worldwide, increasingly demands efficient AI-powered content creation tools. BananaImg AI addresses this need by offering an integrated solution that eliminates the complexity of managing multiple platforms and subscriptions.

“Social media creators need speed, consistency, and quality,” said BananaImg AI’s spokesperson. “Our platform delivers all three by combining the world’s fastest image generation with the only AI video model that creates native audio. Creators can now produce a week’s worth of engaging content in hours, not days.”

Advanced Creative Features

The platform includes sophisticated workflow automation, allowing users to define custom sequences from initial concept to final video. The integrated asset management system organizes all creations with intelligent versioning, while the AI chat interface enables conversational creative direction throughout the process.

Market Availability

BananaImg AI is now available at bananaimg.ai with both free and subscription tiers. The platform supports commercial use rights for paid subscribers and includes comprehensive safety features with visible watermarks and SynthID digital identification for all AI-generated content.

About BananaImg AI

BananaImg AI is the first platform to combine Google’s Nano Banana AI and Veo 3 technologies, providing creators with unprecedented access to the world’s most advanced image and video generation capabilities in a single, integrated creative suite.

Media Contact:

Lisa Brown
PR Manager, BananaImg AI
Phone: +1 307-533-2034
Email: support@bananaimg.ai