In Taipei, Echo Villa emerges as a bold statement in site-sensitive design, realized by Peny Hsieh Interiors. The 990-square-meter private residence is shaped by its mountainous surroundings, with organic curves echoed in custom furniture, partitions, and ceiling transitions. Mineral-toned plaster walls, teak flooring, and a soft, earthy palette create a meditative calm, while natural and indirect lighting enhance the sculptural forms throughout. Artworks from acclaimed designers subtly reinforce the theme of blurring boundaries between interior space and the outdoors.
Meanwhile, Unilever debuts ‘Sketch Pro,’ an in-house AI-powered design center built in partnership with IPG Studios. Designed to produce digital-first home care content up to three times faster than traditional workflows, the platform utilizes generative tools like Google Veo 3 and Adobe Firefly. It enables rapid prototyping and format experimentation, giving creative teams real-time flexibility to meet the demands of today’s hyper-adaptive media landscape.
August design trends show how storytelling and form are evolving across disciplines. From hand-sculpted architecture to machine-accelerated media, today’s creators are fusing natural cues and digital tools to deliver speed, serenity, and standout experiences across every medium.