Design Rumour

Design Rumour

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

 

Intertwine

A city comprises multiple layers, buildings, open spaces, and humans. Inspired by Jan Gehl, Intertwine integrates mass transit to prioritize social interaction and city fabric, proposing comprehensive planning for vibrant public spaces while addressing urban growth and challenges. Fostering a human centric approach enhances economic and environmental impact through open hub designs and inviting spaces. Intertwine, a visionary concept for immersive urban living. Seamlessly blend city life to promote social interaction and enrich the urban experience.

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Celesta

Celesta is a handcrafted plate collection made for dining and hospitality service. Each piece is produced in fine stoneware and has a concave shape with a black exterior. The concave form supports the presentation of food. Every plate is glazed by hand using traditional methods, so each finish is slightly different. The collection joins established craft techniques with a modern appearance. The plates are supplied in inner boxes of six. The intent is to reflect a long craft heritage in everyday tableware.

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Mask World

The project presents a portrayal of a dystopian sci-fi world. The mood within these works remains meticulously maintained through intricate portrayals of machinery and architecture, each equipped with plausible mechanisms. Every artwork captures a distinct camera angle, unveiling a grand city panorama that serves to emphasize its scale when juxtaposed against humanity. This encourages readers to engage in contemplation over the ongoing transformations in the global sphere, encompassing war conflicts, plagues, climate shifts, and geopolitical unrest.

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Mountain God

An ongoing character design project, sparked by the rich tapestry of Chinese traditional culture found in The Mountain God and the Proud Insect, is currently in progress. Employing a blend of 2D and 3D techniques, it meticulously captures fantastical creatures from diverse angles. Traditional Chinese elements are seamlessly woven into the designs, adding depth and authenticity to the characters. This fusion of age-old tradition with cutting-edge technology results in characters that exude a unique and captivating essence of traditional heritage.

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Procedural Landscapes

Procedural Landscapes is an avant-garde digital art project that merges the essence of nature with the precision of technology. Using advanced procedural generation techniques, it crafts an array of landscapes, from serene earthly forests to intriguing alien terrains. Each creation is a testament to the project's core challenge: reimagining the boundaries of creativity through algorithmic art. This endeavor not only showcases the diversity and complexity of digital environments but also highlights the potential of procedural generation in expanding the horizons of artistic expression.

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Aitable

Aitable is a dining table supported by three bronze legs. Conventional tables carrying a heavy tabletop require a thick section beneath it. The branching legs of Aitable were shaped with artificial intelligence software that reduces material while maintaining structural performance. Precise 3D printed sand molds were used, and each of the three unique legs was cast in bronze and polished by hand. The polished surfaces create nuanced reflections under changing light. The table measures 1600 by 1000 by 750 millimeters.

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Design interview of the day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about design processes of great designers.

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