Design Quarterly

Design Quarterly

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

 

The Things

The Things is a set of polygonal bowl inspired from a philosophy with a sense of Zen. The bowl set of 5 which are seen as 5 different bowls, but all are the same indeed, just the open top is on different planes so that people would think those are totally different in shape. It delivers an idea of equality and respect in one world. The set also represent the Five Elements as Metal, Wood, Water, Fire & Earth. Each is designed as a polygon with unconventional shape as tableware, home decors and art sculpture. Every piece of the set is polished with a crisp & mirror finish.

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Limpid Stream

The design Limpid Stream is a mass of rhythmically arranged cat's pupil and it makes people feel as if they filled in the flow of waterfall. And the upper view of a mass of cat's pupils is interesting by reflecting the other cat's pupils when transparent liquor is poured because the cat's pupil is cut into V shape at a wide angle. So this visual effect makes mind refreshed in the water flow and gives people a sense of peace of mind. There are various types of Limpid Stream glassware such as wine glasses, sake cups, plates and rocks glasses, which enrich daily life.

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Glacier

Glacier is a kitchen food cleaner that can remove residual pesticides, heavy metals, fertilizers and bacteria. Glacier is designed to express high-quality life attitude. The machine uses abstract polygons and large instruction lights to construct images of natural glaciers, reflecting purity and stability. The use of a large area of transparent PC material brings a rich sense of layering and overall appeal to the body.

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Spyker

Spyker is a practical and beautiful trivet inspired by propeller designs of vintage airplanes. The Spyker trivet combines classic lines with contemporary materials. The stainless steel ring adds a subtle touch of class to the discreet design and comfortably fits into both modern and traditional homes. The functional design features a fingertip duct which allows the user to quickly open the trivet even while wearing oven gloves. When not in use this trivet loves resting in any kitchen drawer, standing up in a jar or hang suspended from a kitchen hook.

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Himalayan

The designer integrates the elements of youth, fashion, simplicity, line sense and so on into the cup design. Its unique semi-perforated tea separator can effectively isolate tea leaves and solve the problem of tea regurgitation. The vacuum cup body is easy to carry and has strong adaptability. The concentration of the tea soup can be easily controlled. People can directly taste tea with one click of opening. The materials used meet the high hygienic standards and fill many shortcomings of traditional Chinese tea sets nowadays.

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GravitATE

A tableware set that invites and encourages users to share interactions and eat slowly. GravitATE contains three personal dinnerware items and three service bowls. It has the potential for movement and interpersonal interaction. The form invites and encourages users to share these interactions intuitively. The result is that users take their time, sharing conversation and savoring food slower than with traditional tableware. This provides a positive dining experience for all.

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