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The concept of restoring skin in new skincare products coincides with the zero burden of bagasse recycling, environmental protection, and ecological concept. From the product features of the 60-day food-grade limited shelf life of the 30-day skin improvement treatment process, 30 and 60 are selected as the visual recognition symbol of the product, and the three stages of use, 1,2,3 are integrated into the vision.
Continue readingThe design of the bottle was inspired by nature and the principles of bio mimicry specifically the form of a bitten apple. This was meant in order to show the organic quality of the product inside. This anatomy results in complementary shapes which when placed next to one another on shelves or during transportation allow to maximise the saving of space. The name of the brand is inscribed on the label with a stylised calligraphy. This calligraphy evokes the colour and appearance of thin grass as a nod to Nature.
Continue readingNine Court Mansion is a residential landscape design located in Chongqing, China. The project covers 11952.75 square meters and includes hard pavement, green areas and water features. The spatial layout is inspired by the structure of the Forbidden City. A central axis links three groups of spaces that guide residents from the entrance to the home. Traditional elements such as pitched roofs and dragon scales are simplified in shape and material, and carving is used instead of printing. Plant communities create a green microclimate for daily life.
Continue readingLougang City CBD of Taihu Lake is an urban design for a new central business district in Huzhou, China. The plan is inspired by the local Lougang irrigation system and its ecological pattern. Located on the southern bank of Taihu Lake, the district includes an internal lake channeled from the lake to form waterfront public spaces. Two pedestrian skywalks connect the transport hub with the skyscraper complex and the exhibition park, separating vehicle traffic from pedestrian flows. The plan also sets aside 132 hectares of ecological area.
Continue readingDance Anatomy is a jewelry collection inspired by contemporary dance. The three objects, produced in two colors, reinterpret the human body through bionic lines and shapes. Fixed dance positions were studied, and muscle tension, relaxation and stretching were translated into a simplified graphic language. The forms are 3D printed in nylon, which makes the pieces flexible and resistant to damage. Two of the three objects can be worn as earrings or as pendants, because the silver earwire can be replaced with a lace or a chain.
Continue readingL1 All Blue is a quartz wristwatch inspired by the architecture, landmarks and style of Berlin. The whole design is presented in one blue color. A sun-cut dial adds visual depth, and the seconds hand is finished in Serenity Blue. The case is made of pure 316L surgical steel with a matte blue finish, and measures 42.5 millimeters in diameter and 7.5 millimeters in thickness. Sapphire-hardened mineral glass covers the dial. Superluminova on the hands and hour markers keeps the time readable at night. The strap is made of plant-tanned leather.
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