It’s officially November, but before we slip into the holiday sprint, we’re taking a look back at October. Kocktail served up ready-to-drink cocktails in reusable glasses, ArtCraft introduced an open-source, AI-powered alternative to Adobe’s Creative Cloud, and Pringles took brand loyalty to the grave with a can-shaped urn. Between thoughtful redesigns and (wonderfully) strange ideas, the month kept us on our toes.

There’s plenty more to look forward to as brands and designers find new ways to surprise us into the holiday season. Below, let’s take a look back at the designs, launches, and unexpected moments that made October one to remember.