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Wings Leisure Chair

Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Leisure Chair Furniture Sunday, 1 March 2026

Wings

Wings is a leisure chair inspired by the movement of butterflies. The form refers to butterfly wings in different states, giving a solid object a sense of life. The back is connected to the middle of the seat, and the seat surface opens on both sides to wrap the hips for greater comfort. The legs use a double layer support that increases stability. The chair is produced as one piece by 3D printing in blue translucent plastic. The outer surface carries a striped texture that recalls wing patterns and increases friction.

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Graphic Sofa

Beatriz Rezende Di Cunto Sofa Furniture Saturday, 28 February 2026

Graphic

Graphic is a sofa designed for reception areas and living rooms. The form is simple and geometric, without ornament. The backrest derives from a circular shape extended to three times its radius, which gives the structured seat a lighter appearance. The frame is made of reforestation woods, with Lyptus in the structural parts and Pinus in the other parts. The seat holds foam of 30 density, and the feet are carbon steel painted with automotive paint. The cover is natural fabric. The gap between the seat and the floor makes cleaning easier.

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Framy Customizable Room Divider

Shinnosuke Hosoda Customizable Room Divider Furniture Friday, 27 February 2026

Framy

Framy is a customizable room divider designed for homes with limited space. Framy is assembled from any combination of seven panel types, including hanger, ladder, whiteboard, canvas pockets, mirror, sound absorption board and peg board. The panels are joined with hook and loop fasteners, so the divider can be set up quickly and folded flat for storage. Framy can also be used as a clothing rack or an organizer. The panels are made of plywood produced from thinned wood sourced in Hokkaido, Japan, a material that is often discarded.

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Swing Ao Stool

Takusei Kajitani Stool Furniture Thursday, 26 February 2026

Swing Ao

Most conventional chairs are designed based on the idea that sitting is a static state, even though the human body is designed to move. Swing Ao has a tension structure that allows the seat to move freely in conjunction with the movement of the sitter's pelvis. This promotes a feeling of floating and the movement of the pelvis, spine, and surrounding muscles, activating the body's functions just like playing on a small swing. Additionally, it can be used as a stationary stool with an 8-degree angled seat surface to maintain a healthy posture with an elongated spine.

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Magic Lamp

Daragh Enright Lamp Lighting Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Magic

Magic is a table lamp inspired by the natural form of the Liberty Cap mushroom. The shade is 3D printed from plant based plastic, and light passing through the shade highlights the spiralling concentric lines left by the printing process. Mushroom like gills under the head are also 3D printed. The stem and base are hand carved from locally sourced hardwood, so every piece is unique. Three brightness levels are selected with a touch sensitive dimmer concealed in the base. The lamp measures 150 by 150 by 650 millimetres.

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Green-Backed Tit Nesting Plan Art Installation and Pavilion

YI-CHANG CHEN Art Installation and Pavilion Lighting Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Green-Backed Tit Nesting Plan

Green-Backed Tit Nesting Plan is an art installation and pavilion with an integrated lighting design at Sun Moon Lake. The nest-like structure invites visitors to step inside and rest. The lighting design begins with human vision rather than illuminating the installation itself. Attention is placed on balancing the illumination between the surrounding environment and the visitors. Lighting fixtures with suitable light distribution and cut-off angles are integrated into the wooden structure to create a glare-free ambiance that sustains the tranquility of the lake.

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