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Three Tree is a temporary art installation developed for the art event in Taipei. The art installation employs digital technology and bamboo dowels, which is the traditional Asian crafting material. Three Tree coheres the NTNU museum neighborhood rich cultural and ecological background and welcomes visitors to discover exciting cultural exchange.
Colored Finch is a chair inspired by the shape of a finch. The backrest appears straight from the front and curves at the sides, combining form and comfort. The backrest and seat are made of handmade multi-layer wood, shaped as double-layer curved wood. The legs are metal tubes covered with layers of handmade fabric. The limited use of non-renewable materials in the legs supports environmental care. Sixteen prototypes were built, and a test dummy was used to study seating positions and set the final size. The chair measures 490 mm in width, 550 mm in depth and 810 mm in height.
X897 PL1 is a limited-edition pendant light for interior spaces. The design is inspired by the cherry blossom. The pendant is made of laser-cut, bent and powder-coated aluminum layers that wrap around the light bulb like petals and direct glare-free light downward. A removable light filter tints the layers with a subtle color, while the light below remains uncolored. The pendant measures 200 mm in width, 200 mm in depth and 300 mm in height. Each light is paired with a numbered digital certificate held on a blockchain.
Two poufs of the same size which can be transformed into a portable mattress, a stool or a couch. Tango takes two to tango so it needs two of the same elements which can be transformed into a functional portable and playful furniture. Multifunctional poufs are made of soft recycled foam or seagrass covered with coconut layer, decorated with natural wool fabric in several colors with the possibility of sitting, lying down and sleeping. Available in two options: indoors and outdoors.
Bubble is a chair conceived as a collectible art object for private homes and public interiors. The rounded shapes suggest inflated softness, yet the frame is cast by hand from robust aluminium, creating a contrast between appearance and material. Aluminium was selected for its plasticity, which the designer considers the most alive of materials. The chair is produced through handcraft and casting, and the surface is satin finished for a matte sheen. Eight months and eighty kilograms of metal were needed, giving the seat a unique texture.
Amulet is a family of lighting fixtures designed for residential and public interiors. Amulet combines mouth-blown glass with acrylic, metal and LED elements. Handcrafted decorative glass is paired with modern LED technology, linking traditional glassmaking with contemporary production. The open rings are available in diameters of 525, 740 and 885 millimetres and can serve as the main source of illumination or be grouped into compositions. A table lamp of 450 millimetres in height suits cafes, restaurants and lobbies. Wiring and fixings are hidden to keep the exterior form uninterrupted.