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

 

Lotus

Light luxury is a low-key, high-quality lifestyle, which is becoming more and more popular among young people. This light luxury style coffee table is in line with this trend. Inspired by the art of origami, the design is inspired by lotus leaves. Through the refinement and optimization of the shape, the side table becomes more lively and interesting, giving users a feeling of returning to nature.

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Bamboo Bow

The bamboo bow table takes advantage of the physical toughness of bamboo, which uniquely expresses the beauty of mechanics. It meets consumer's pursuit of the sense of value of bamboo furniture. High quality adult bamboo is used, and it is flattened through an unfolding technique. The structure utilizes the natural toughness of the bamboo fiber, and each layer of the bamboo sheet is stacked with detachable metal screws to fasten one another. Thanks to the physical property of bamboo, which will have more possibilities to apply on furniture in the future.

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Clover

The structure of the stool is inspired by the classic Romanesque arch and the top surface is in the shape of a four-leaf clover. Each "leaf" is made by pieces of wood strips in mosaic pattern. The curvy stool legs are carved by CNC machine in the first step and then fine tuned by hand polishing. Connected by a bespoke mortise and tenon joint in the center, it ensures the stability of the structure, in addition, breaks the traditional orthodox image of Chinese woodwork. This piece of creature integrates modernity and heritage in terms of both design and crafts.

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Gis

Gis is a three legged wooden chair with bronze feet and is carved out from two walnut logs with exquisite craftsmanship to seem as a sculpture. The wood knots and scars are remained exposed to give the objects a special characteristic. Despite its uncanny appearance, Gis is ergonomic due to the careful design of curves and angles. The design is an exploration of solid wood possibilities and also is a walk on the edge of Art and Design, Beauty and Function.

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Aeronautics

Family of four luminaires designed for rotational molding technology explores its advantages. The family includes two basic shapes: Zeppelin and Balloon. These shapes are designed to be used in various applications, sizes and proportions. The inflatable shapes used for aeronautics, air and clouds are a sign of lightness and simplicity. It is a fine metaphor for suspended lighting fixtures appear floating inside interior spaces.

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Stanley 2701

Stanley 2701 has simple, clean lines, a monolithic architecture inspired by the mysterious black monolith in Stanley Kubrick's film 2001: A Space Odyssey. It has been designed with particular attention to its unique geometry, which allows for direct downlighting and indirect side lighting. Environmentally friendly, the suspension is made from recyclable aluminum. When switched on, soft, gradated lines of light appear on the side surfaces. Off it offers a beautiful play of light and shadow throughout the day. The Stanley lamps can be used alone or in groups.

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