Cute or Uncanny: The Same Design Skill, Pointed in Different Directions

Furry Puppet Studio is a SoHo-based design workshop specializing in custom character creation for film, television, and advertising campaigns. This studio represents a fascinating case study in how combining foam sculpture, precise mechanical engineering, and intentional facial calibration can navigate the line between endearing charm and uncanny dread.

Agnes Bosanquet joins the 2026 Design Magazine Awards panel

Agnes Bosanquet has joined the judging panel for the Design Magazine Awards 2026. As Dean of Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University, Agnes brings an interdisciplinary background spanning media and cultural studies, education and the creative industries, with a perspective grounded in industry-connected education, academic scholarship and creative practice to the panel.