Today is a great day and time to start our next monthly roundup, which will from now on be called as “Exact”. And here is the series for (November) on its creative way to your computer screens. You can find our monthly roundups here.
I’m very glad I started doing this, because it’s so good to find out all the news from the world of design and tech in one place so that you can understand it instantly. Don’t miss the opportunity to read what I have prepared for you.
Here’s a roundup of my curated stories with inserts of articles I like spanning our creative, branding, design, AI and tech worlds.
World illustration day
The Guardian writes:
To celebrate World Illustration Day, writer and illustrator Oliver Jeffers has penned a lovely article about the definition of illustration, its history and its importance today. Definitely worth a read if you want to be reminded of how crucial creativity is!
Design
Get to know the creative world’s best articles at your fingertips.
- ‘Oreo’ finally is Santa’s cookie of choice
- JDO unveil a bold campaign for ‘SheaMoisture’
- Xbox turns console controller into ‘Crocs’ clogs
- Pizzeta brings Italian authenticity according to their traditions
- ‘RAW’ Crinkles – for healthy tasteful snack lovers
- The 100th issue of ‘Riso Club’ features world-renowned designers
- Apple debuts new ‘Apple TV’ intro with sound
- Appartement 103 unveils ‘Oyster Gin’ – the greenest expression of nature
- Studio Zak created ‘Mimi & Coco’ brand for toddlers
- ‘Skin Cupid’ finally has moved into physical retail
- Updated logos for Google ‘Photos’ and ‘Maps’
- Winter Olympics unveils ‘Italian Style’ pasta
- Bellissimo unveiled a brand identity for ‘Tablì’
- ‘Ozan Karakoc’ studio bring a calm to the ‘Micros Functional Mints’ branding
More design articles you can read by clicking here.
Alibaba launches new ‘Quark AI Glasses’
The Alibaba writes:
The new “Quark AI Glasses” series – three stylish variants of the flagship dual-display S1 and three sleek versions of the camera-first G1, available in multiple frame colors and lens options.
All models are deeply integrated with Alibaba’s advanced AI model Qwen and its newly launched AI application Qwen App, enabling users to access AI assistance anytime via voice commands like “Hello Qwen” or through touch controls.
Tech
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- ‘Honor 500’ series launched, similar to iPhone Air
- ‘OnePlus 15R’ and ‘Tablet’ to launch in December
- The first ‘iPhone 18 Pro’ leaks are here
- Don’t buy your child an AI toy for Christmas
- Minimalist ‘Boox Palma 2 Pro’ color mobile ePaper
- ‘Uber Eats’ to use robots to deliver food in the UK
- Škoda got us excited with its ‘Vision 0’ concept car
- Zoox offers free ‘robotaxi’ rides in San Francisco
- DJI ‘Osmo Action 6’ camera has an adjustable aperture
- Project Kuiper has a new name – ‘Amazon Leo’
- The first (and last) humanoid robot made in ‘Russia’
- Samsung launches 27-inch ‘Movingstyle’ display
- SanDisk’s new (1TB) USB-C is extreme tiny and light
- The new ‘iPhone Pocket’ is not bad, but..
- ‘Huawei’ launches ultra-thin ‘Mate 70 Air’ phone
- ‘Swarovski’ glitzes ‘Loop Earplugs’ to reimagine
More tech articles you can read by clicking here.
The self-driving taxi revolution begins at last
The Economist writes:
In 1995, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University drove 3,000 miles from Pittsburgh to San Diego without keeping their hands on the wheel. The “Hands-Free Across America” tour marked the beginning of a long journey toward autonomous driving in America. Thirty years later, you can finally see the fruits of that journey—the proliferation of self-driving taxis in several American cities.
AI
Get to know the AI world’s best articles at your fingertips.
- A cute video ‘Zodiac smiles for kids’ goes viral
- Robotic ‘Olaf’ marks new era of Disney innovation
- China warns of bubble risk in humanoid robot sector
- ChatGPT launches ‘group chats’ to all globally
- Google is launching its ‘most intelligent’ Gemini 3
- Bionic Awards gives humans creativity in the ‘AI’ era
- New Coca-Cola ‘AI’ holiday ad isn’t adorable
- Sam Altman: we’re doing well more revenue
More AI articles you can read by clicking here.
Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree to the White House
The APnews writes:
First lady Melania Trump on Monday welcomed this year’s official White House Christmas tree, a white fir from a farm in Michigan that arrived by horse-drawn carriage.
Five creative projects we loved in November 2025
The Creative Boom writes:
From the hundreds of projects submitted to us each month, it’s so hard to choose our favorites, but November felt especially full of projects that pushed for clarity, emotion, and a bit of nostalgia. From workplace art with purpose to whiskey cans dipped in ’80s gold, these were the ideas that stuck with us, making us look twice, smile, or simply appreciate craft done well.
How graphics create memorable first impressions
The Design Work Life writes:
A product and its packaging are inseparable, so you must give careful consideration to the visual elements to differentiate your product and drive sales. Even if you are strategic about how your product appears on store shelves, you may be missing a crucial aspect of the customer experience by overlooking the unboxing experience.
Icelandair confirms Iceland is not AI-generated in new campaign
The Creative Review writes:
Playing on the popular idea that Iceland is too beautiful to be real, the airline has released a funny new campaign film that follows a conspiracy theorist who tries to prove it.
Kuxiu’s solid-state power bank now has more capacity and faster wireless charging
The Verge writes:
Kuxiu is introducing a new version with some welcome upgrades. The S3 has twice the capacity of the S2 at 10,000mAh – 5,000mAh at 7.7V (38.5Wh) – that the company says is enough to nearly double an iPhone’s battery life, but that will vary depending on the model.
Hanaé Sanchez grapples with dual heritage in a delirious film and accompanying zine
It’s Nice That writes:
Hanaé Sanchez finds it hard to describe herself, but as she put together a multi-disciplinary diptych project, which is composed of a short film and a zine, she realised that her identity, background and art were deeply intertwined.
Chinese robot sets Guinness World Record with 66-mile walk
The Gizmodo writes:
The Chinese robotics company AgiBot has set a new world record for the longest continuous journey walked by a humanoid robot. AgiBot’s A2 walked 106.286 kilometers (66.04 miles), according to Guinness World Records, making the trek from Nov. 10-13.
Don’t miss
If you miss something, don’t worry, just read these new and popular articles from the design and tech world that were other sites written but not published in Design Mupi:
- Nature Is Healing (Sorta?) on this week’s ‘Pluribus’
- Pentagram design Mozilla Foundation’s new internet-savvy editorial platform Nothing Personal
- The best new typefaces for November 2025
- Twisha Patni on how BUCK helped a billion LinkedIn users celebrate their milestones
- Royal Albert Hall unveils bold new identity
- Has manga lost its true identity?
- New Meta AI turns text prompts into explorable VR worlds
- Where to find ‘Bluey’ this Holiday Season and New Year
- PANTONE paints Bon Iver’s identity with ‘FABLE Salmon’ that turns a feeling into a color
- 2026 Creative Trends Blend Kidult Joy with Quietness, according to Deposit Photos
- iOS 26.2 beta: The biggest new features
- Why can’t ChatGPT tell time?
- Gustav Klimt portrait makes history as most expensive modern art auctioned
- OpenAI is just $200 Billion away from still losing money, HSBC says
Top amazing Lilo & Stitch art | best of 2025
Finally, a little fun. If you know these heroes Lilo & Stitch even a little, you will be surprised after watching this movie, what happens in the world when human heroes become real works of art.
Thanks for being together!
I hope this Exact Roundup for November 2025 will be useful to you. I just put together all the best in the world of design and technology. Visit my website more often and spend time with the latest news. Be creative, free and do what you love. Until next time!
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