The Design Blog

The Design Blog

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

 

The Chakai

Tango Chirimen, soaked with images projected by projection mapping, was used as a psychological boundary. The extremely thin cloth fluctuates with the slightest movement of air, such as the movement of a person, and responds to the movement of the cloth interactively by means of sensors embedded in the cloth. The material used for the floor is a decorative plywood made by pasting rush grass, which would normally have been discarded, onto plywood because it was not long enough to fit into the tatami weaving machine.

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Through the Looking Prism

Prism glass wall reflect and refract existing urban panorama of the Chao Phraya River, one of the representative Bangkok's scenery. The structure made with 300 pieces of glass prisms supported by sand blast finish stainless steel offers alternative perspective with its prism light. There is no additional lighting in the structure not only minimizes energy consumption while serves as a critique of light pollution in current urban setting. The installation is a testament to the boundless possibilities of light art installation has been displayed in Asia-wide with its easy assembly system.

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Kwsa

Located within the Aramco Innovation Center in Riyadh, this kinetic wall features a dynamic surface composed of precisely controlled triangular modules. The installation engages visitors through subtle, rhythmic motion and quiet mechanical operation, contributing to the architectural identity of the space. Designed to integrate seamlessly with complementary interactive systems, the kinetic wall enables synchronized choreographies that enrich the visitor experience through unobtrusive technological interaction.

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Hsinchu Scroll

Hsinchu Scroll is a hybrid exhibition that combines physical artworks with digital interactivity. Generative technology functions not as spectacle but as a narrative structure guiding visitors through time. The exhibition unfolds in three layers: Elegant Gathering Past reconstructs the literati garden and its culture of calligraphy and ink painting. The Public Venue Transition explores early twentieth century urban civic life. The Future Panorama Present Future transforms the city into a living scroll through interactive and generative media.

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Neo Japanesque

Neo Japanesque is a digital art series reimagining the balance between tradition and the future. Through cinematic 3D rendering and atmospheric lighting, it portrays temples, ruins, and organic light forms as meditative spaces where spirituality meets technology. Each work merges cultural memory with digital imagination, visualizing impermanence, silence, and renewal. The series invites contemplation on how faith and beauty persist beyond civilization, offering a tranquil vision of harmony within the digital age.

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Memorial Capsule

This biodegradable pet urn is designed to provide a gentle and continuous farewell. Inspired by Japanese home memorial traditions and natural burials, it offers a sustainable way to honor life. The two-part structure with a threaded lid secures ashes for display or burial, while a small charm remains with the owner as a keepsake. Crafted from bioplastic with powdered oyster shells, the urn naturally returns to the earth. Its matte finish and soft contours invite touch, offering comfort and rituals during grief.

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