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First takes with second layers. Quick hits that look like surface reads but unfold into strategy beneath. Products, campaigns, and cultural moments unpacked in real time. Setup, breakdown, and the open question left for you to decide.

Mercedes Turns Its Past Into a Design Operating System

Mercedes Turns Its Past Into a Design Operating System

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YETI Shrinks Adventure Down to Everyday Size

YETI Shrinks Adventure Down to Everyday Size

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BOSS PX-1: The Digital Pedal for Analog Minds

BOSS PX-1: The Digital Pedal for Analog Minds

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Porsche × Smeg: Because Your Fridge Deserves Aerodynamics

Porsche × Smeg: Because Your Fridge Deserves Aerodynamics

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Figure 03: Your New Coworker, Concierge, and Delivery Guy

Figure 03: Your New Coworker, Concierge, and Delivery Guy

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The LINE Hotel, Koreatown: Culture in Concrete

The LINE Hotel, Koreatown: Culture in Concrete

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Lay’s: From Snack Food to Soil Story

Lay’s: From Snack Food to Soil Story

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Kanto Obi3: The Turntable for Modern Listeners

Kanto Obi3: The Turntable for Modern Listeners

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Aston Martin DBX S: The SUV Recasted as Supercar

Aston Martin DBX S: The SUV Recasted as Supercar

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Seiko 5 Sports × Bamford: Precision Meets Imagination

Seiko 5 Sports × Bamford: Precision Meets Imagination

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