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Design What

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

 

Zero

The variety of this product carries light and time, water, and the transparency of plasticity which makes it able to see and touch the time. The pointer will splash the water and cause small ripples per second, like every recurring event that is being triggered. In a whole circle of time, it finds the uniqueness and beauty in daily life from every perspective of the water. It uses 100 percent recyclable glass from daily life, as the saying goes it ends at zero and is born at zero.

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Ariu

Ariu is an armchair that merges eco-design with adaptability, revolutionizing sustainable furniture with its easily disassemblable structure, promoting waste reduction and recyclability. Its core, an ottoman, links the spheres with tensioning bands, blending form and function. This modular design allows use as exercise balls, catering to the demand for versatile furniture. Ariu adapts to modern interior design needs by offering space-efficient, multifunctional solutions, encouraging sustainable consumption. Innovation can lessen environmental impact and redefine sustainable living!

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Silver Wings

The Silver Wings desk lamp is an eye protection lamp designed for children. It has a long curved light source that disperses light from each emitting point. This design ensures even illumination across the entire desk, enhancing eye comfort. Its two foldable light wings allow for cross illumination, reducing hand shadows and minimizing eye fatigue during writing. Additionally, it features automatic brightness adjustment, motion sensor switch, clock, timer, and other functions.

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Zeh

The Zeh line is an expression of excellence in Brazilian carpentry, paying homage to the artisanal tradition associated with the name Zeh. With minimalist elegance, it highlights the beauty of wood machined on 5-axis machines, emphasizing the quality of carpentry. The fusion of technology and artisanal sensitivity yields visually stunning furniture, bearing witness to the skill of the carpenters.

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Radiance of Nature with Urushi

Derived from sustainably harvested natural sap in Japan, Urushi lacquer is applied to bamboo creating an immersive space amongst tree-like forms. Unlike Western culture, where people remove shadows from space, this project intentionally creates shadows as a part of aesthetic beauty. The columns of Urushi can reflect a candle-like light in a dark room, giving off a luminous glow that gives a sense of the depth of darkness. The unique properties of shape and light create an enchanting interplay of light reflections and shadows evoking a microcosmic space reminiscent of nature.

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Spidique

Spidique is a chair that combines 3D printing technology with contemporary sustainable design principles. While plastic is often criticized for its potential environmental hazards, its widespread convenience makes it indispensable. The designers believe that the environmental friendliness of plastic depends on how it is used and managed. When effectively recycled and reused, its environmental footprint is significantly reduced. Embracing the design philosophy of 'less is more,' the designers strive to achieve the same functionality and aesthetics with minimal plastic.

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