Design What

Design What

Design What featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Ori

Ori is a floor lamp influenced by Japanese origami, where Ori signifies folding. Constructed from a single sheet of recyclable aluminum, it features a streamlined and sustainable design without the need for welding. The top section is folded in reverse to create a seamlessly integrated lampshade. With a height of 35 inches and a compact base, Ori delivers soft, glare-free illumination suitable for reading while remaining easy to reposition. Departing from conventional geometric structures, the design achieves a refined balance between functionality and aesthetics.

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Twiny

Twiny transforms the concept of space-saving furniture for families with young children and educational settings like preschools. Thoughtfully designed for sustainability, it merges versatility, safety, and easy maintenance. Appearing as a vibrant, playful sofa, it ingeniously hides an adjustable table with built-in storage, which is revealed by separating the two sofa units. This modular design caters to various activities such as playing, studying, relaxing, and sleeping, meeting the dynamic needs of children while fostering an organized and clutter-free space.

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Cubee

Cubee is a modular inflatable furniture system that addresses traditional furniture's limitations with flexibility, convenience, and eco-friendliness. Modules connect securely via suction cups, enabling users to combine sofas, stools, and bookshelves for various living needs. Made from recycled plastic liners with replaceable cloth covers in various colors and materials, Cubee is both stylish and sustainable. The inflatable design allows easy setup and disassembly, with 10 second inflation. Flat packaging reduces transport and storage costs, making it ideal for small, eco-conscious spaces.

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Lesly

The design inspiration for the Lesly series coat racks is derived from leaves and dewdrops, aiming to create a tranquil natural ambiance while emphasizing safety and child-friendliness. The wall-mounted and freestanding coat racks feature unique designs, with the hooks on the freestanding coat rack able to rotate 360 degrees for convenient hanging of clothes and accessories. The dewdrop decorations add an artistic touch while enhancing practicality.

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Monet Impressions

This project introduces the dreamy colors and aesthetics of light and shadow from the paintings of Monet into home design, providing a quality and artistic living environment for HNWI in modern cities. Meanwhile, it integrates multiple functions including residence, socializing, and leisure within limited space, meeting the pursuit of people for a better life and promoting the development of the home design industry. The project showcases the infinite possibilities of modern design.

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Cat Ear

The cat ear chair design can be used as a dining chair, office chair, low chair, and pet bed through different installation methods. Its inspiration comes from the contour of a cat's head, creating curved shapes and designing stretching structures to solve the problem of load-bearing deformation. By using mold hot forming technology and frosted surface treatment, the wear resistance problem has been solved, breaking through the limitations of traditional disposable products and realizing the multifunctional innovative application of a mold.

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