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A Design News

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

 

Nong Li

Nong Li is a beer packaging design inspired by the Yangshao Culture of ancient China. The bottle is shaped after the Shuang Er Ni Yu, a salamander fish patterned pottery vessel used as a liquor container in that early culture. Black pottery craftsmanship is combined with a traditional glass form, and the dark color protects the beer from light and temperature changes. Geometric patterns add visual interest and provide a secure grip. The cap illustrates four steps of an ancient Chinese toast ritual: taste, offer, respond and reciprocate.

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Black Moon

Black Moon is a wristwatch with an astronomical moon display. The lunar indication uses fragments of two lunar meteorites set on a slightly domed central disc. The new moon is cut from the dark Dhofar 457 meteorite, and the full moon from the lighter Gadamis 005. The current lunar phase is read at three o'clock, where the index is framed in red. A 135 tooth gear drives the moon complication, which deviates by only one day every 122 years. The case is polished grade 5 titanium with a domed sapphire crystal.

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Snow Park

Snow Park is an exhibition center for a large indoor ski resort. The interior is arranged as six themed scenes: Ice Lake, Ice Tunnel, Ice Cave, Ice Light, Ice Cone and Ice House. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum shapes the flowing walls and ribbon-shaped light fixtures, while translucent ice jade stone lines the tunnel area. Holographic projections, screens and dynamic lighting guide visitors along an immersive route. Thirty-six structural columns are absorbed into the streamlined layout. The flexible plan also allows a later shift to commercial use.

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Flow 360

Flow 360 is an ergonomic office chair designed for long periods of seated work. The follow supporting structure allows the independent lumbar support to move with the waist and fit the body curve in real time. An adaptive weight activity cable mechanism responds to different body weights and sitting positions, from upright to reclined, without manual operation. The armrest adjusts in several directions, and a trifold footrest supports the legs. Recycled plastics, fireproof materials, water-based eco-leather and breathable mesh fabric are used in the chair.

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Mars 5 Ultra

Mars 5 Ultra is a resin 3D printer designed for home use. The printer uses tilt release technology, which increases print speed by 48 percent compared to similar models. Section based exposure testing identifies the correct resin curing time, improving print quality and reducing resin waste. Automatic leveling and self checks simplify setup, and no assembly is required. An integrated camera allows monitoring and time lapse recording. Power loss recovery and temperature monitoring support reliable operation for both new and experienced users.

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Elegoo Centauri Carbon

Centauri Carbon is a fully enclosed desktop 3D printer designed for home use. The printer uses fused deposition modelling with a CoreXY motion system and a die cast frame that supports stable printing at high speed. A 121 point automatic levelling system and a brass nozzle with high thermal conductivity support accuracy. Dual glass panels allow the print area to be seen, and a 4.3 inch colour touchscreen provides control. Automatic levelling and self check functions simplify setup for new users. The build volume measures 256 by 256 by 256 millimetres.

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