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Design What

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

 

Bubble

Bubble is a chair conceived as a collectible art object for private homes and public interiors. The rounded shapes suggest inflated softness, yet the frame is cast by hand from robust aluminium, creating a contrast between appearance and material. Aluminium was selected for its plasticity, which the designer considers the most alive of materials. The chair is produced through handcraft and casting, and the surface is satin finished for a matte sheen. Eight months and eighty kilograms of metal were needed, giving the seat a unique texture.

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Obon

Obon is a collection of three coffee tables made of ceramic with a glazed top. The collection is inspired by terracotta, an ancient and irregular material. Each table is handmade, so every piece is unique. The three sizes include one rectangular table and two square tables, offering different solutions for interior projects. The shapes are soft and slightly irregular, and the body surface is smooth. The thick base is filled with raw material during production to increase stability. The glazed top is easy to clean and resists stains.

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Lei

Lei is a non-electric aroma diffuser for home use. Lei needs no power source, because the heat of a candle creates a temperature difference in metal that generates electricity. The electricity drives a single blade fan, producing a gentle breeze that spreads the volatilized aroma through a room. A glass cylindrical dome raises the heat of the flame, a gap above the dome introduces oxygen, and the oval shape supports heat dissipation. Lei is made only of aluminum, iron and glass, all recyclable materials. The cordless form allows free placement and low maintenance use.

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Transparent

Transparent is a chair made with 3D printing technology. The frosted plexiglass body has a rounded form, a smooth curved surface and a hard texture. The circular base adds stability, and the curve of the seat and back supports the spine during rest. The single chair measures 900 mm by 900 mm by 850 mm. The hollow centre can be used to store small items. The design follows the Zen idea of simplicity and emptiness found in Eastern tradition. The quiet form is intended to create a calm atmosphere in many kinds of spaces.

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Canyon

The handcrafted flower vase was produced by 400 pieces of precision laser cutting sheet metal with different thicknesses, stacking layer by layer, and welded piece by piece, demonstrating an artistic sculpture of flower vase, presented in a detailed pattern of the canyon. Layers of stacking metal shows the texture of canyon section, also increasing the scenarios with different ambient, creating irregularly changing natural texture effects.

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U

U is a side table supported by two U-shaped metal structures. The crossing base forms several triangular areas that provide stability and a clear visual rhythm. The two U-shaped tubes are joined by screws placed in hidden positions for a neat appearance. The tabletop is made of natural cherry wood, and the metal frame is offered in different colors. The side table measures 440 by 440 by 480 millimeters. The compact and lightweight form is easy to move and suits small spaces, holding cups, books and decorations.

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