A Design News

A Design News

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

 

Shenzhen Zhongshuge

Inspired by the rapid development and achievements of the project location, Shenzhen Zhongshuge is created to pay tribute to the countless pioneers in this immigrant city. The spiral bookshelf is used as a symbol to show the rapid development of history and arouse the thinking of visitors at the same time. The unconventional design approach to fuse commerce and art breaks the shackles of the monotonous attributes of a space bound to function, conveys the brand's values, brings a new and novel place gene to consumers' shopping experience.

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Heat Back III

Heat Back III is a down jacket designed for children who take part in snow and ice sports. The outer fabric carries a metal aluminium heat back layer that reflects body heat radiation and reduces heat loss. A nano-silk powder cenosphere layer expands when heated and locks in still air for added insulation. The pattern applied to the heat back layer supports breathability. Protective glasses shield the eyes from wind and from light reflected by snow. A detachable front pocket with shoulder straps converts into a separate messenger bag.

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Galaxy Light

Galaxy Light is a concept car designed as a smart electric coupe. The body is extended and the center of gravity is low. The exterior combines high technology with the ripple aesthetic associated with Geely. Butterfly doors and a large foldable curved display echo the exterior forms. The interior uses bluish leather, bamboo fiber carpets and ripple patterns inspired by the West Lake. Displays in an encircling arrangement form one immersive screen, and a touch screen offers six scenario modes. Galaxy Light measures 5135 mm by 1980 mm by 1380 mm.

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Eureka

Eureka is a lounge chair designed for living rooms. The form of Eureka is based on the Enneper surface, a mathematical model that gives the chair a sense of order and flow. The elaborate supporting structure remains stable and provides ergonomic comfort. Curved edges add visual tension and invite the user to sit or lie down. The interior is made of moulded glass steel and is covered with wool fabric from the Kvadrat Sprinkles series. The fabric stretches in all directions and shows coloured dots that change with the viewing angle.

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A6Plus

A6Plus is a MiniLED television designed for home viewing. The screen has a 21:9 ultra-wide ratio, which suits films and other wide picture formats. The frame is made of aluminum alloy and is bent on three sides, while the back is a single brushed metal panel. A transparent acrylic shelf and a dark aluminum base form the stand, and the shelf holds a remote control, glasses and other small items. A 3D camera rises for use and is hidden when not in use, which protects privacy. The television offers 8K resolution and reaches 1000 nits.

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272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal

The two-story pedestal base of 272 Hedges Avenue in Gold Coast, Australia, brings a human scale to the residential tower and creates a contextual connection with the surroundings. As urbanization grows, it separates humans from nature. The pedestal merges the built and natural environments, improving the area and community. Advanced design techniques and products were used by Contreras Earl Architecture to create a biologically informed and digitally engineered design. The pedestal is a unique and site-specific solution that contributes to the evolution of architecture and urban development, benefiting inhabitants and the environment.

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