Self-Moving Chessboard

A traditional chessboard reimagined with motors, software, and real-time motion.

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Yagmur Baydır
February 24, 2026

Dear PA reader,

Design and technology drift into more experimental territory this week, where objects behave, respond, and even play on their own, from Chessnut Move, a self-moving chessboard that physically performs every move, to LEGO’s expanding universe that now includes playful Brick Clogs with Crocs and a Smart Brick that functions as a tiny computer.

Architectural thinking continues to seep into everyday objects, from a curated selection of products by starchitects to a lineup of modern chairs that treat seating as a site of experimentation rather than convention. In parallel, Nike’s Therma-FIT Air Milano Jacket applies performance engineering to urban wear.

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