Design Quarterly

Design Quarterly

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

 

Riposo

The design of this service was inspired by two schools of the early 20th century the German Bauhaus and the Russian avant-garde. Strict straight geometry and well-thought-out functionality fully corresponds to the spirit of the manifestos of those times: "what is convenient is beautiful". At the same time following modern trends the designer combines two contrasting materials in this project. Classic white milk porcelain is complemented by bright lids made of cork. Functionality of the design is supported by simple, convenient handles and the overall usability of the form.

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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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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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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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Castels

This sauce bowl is designed to serve the sauces with the meal. The design is an abstraction of the castle, the moat that surrounds it, and the bridge that leads to the castle. It is made of porcelain. Bridge can be made of metal or natural stone. Since the set of products will be sold one by one, the consumer can decide which fort he will buy. Each sauce bowl is around 180mm. It is important that the auxiliary products used in the presentation are memorable as well as aesthetic in food presentation.

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Entrèe

Entrée - The Entrée collection is part of the Design Around project, which includes objects inspired by the traditions of the world. Entrée are tableware ispired to the France, consisting of 3 elements: Plate, Tray and Cover. The collection is made of ceramic and turned wood in the colors candy pink, turquoise, yellow and white, always with golden enamel finishes

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