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Marais

Gift packaging for cakes (financier). The picture shows the 15-cake size box (Two octaves). Usually, gift boxes simply line up all the cakes neatly. However, their boxes of individually wrapped cakes are different. they cut costs by focusing on only one design, and in making use of all six surfaces, they were able to recreate every type of keyboard. Using this design, they can create any keyboard size, from small keyboards, to full 88-key grand pianos, and even larger. For example, for one octave of 13 keys, they use 8 cakes. And an 88-key grand piano would be a gift box of 52 cakes.

Memento

All start with thankful. A series of letter openers that reflects occupations: Memento is not just a set of tools but also a series of objects that expresses the user’s gratitude and feelings. Through product semantics and simple images of different professions, the designs and the unique ways each Memento piece is used give the user various heartfelt experiences.

Float Rower

The world’s first rowing machine to simulate the experience of rowing on water. Float Rower pitches and rolls, responding to the many movements that the rower imparts. As it slides along the monorail, the resistance mechanism replicates the movement and feeling of the boat moving underneath the rower during the stroke. The user interface displays and records the inputs, leading to improved technique, strength, fitness and endurance.

Xinhua Bookstore Group Mixed-use Project

Cloud7 for TUMI

Lucky for jet-setting pets everywhere, dog accessories label Cloud 7 and travel brand TUMI have collaborated on a sophisticated luxury flight carrier. While most pet carriers in the market have a ostensibly trendy approach, Cloud7's design of the carrier focusses on functionality while still being very elegant in it's shape. With airline regulations in mind, the two creative teams fashioned a design-conscious carrier with a plush wool interior, water-resistant lining, a shoulder strap that doubles as a leash and many additional extras for a dog's first class journey.

Yaokai Anluan Court & Exhibition Center

Yaokai Anluan Court & Exhibition Center is a real estate branding and property exhibition center located in Shenzhen of China. The architect attempts to make the commercial interior focus on nobility, humanity and urbanity with combination of contemporary design and local culture. Sculptural wooden structure gives the entire space much more modest and simplicity.