Design Lifestyle Magazine

Design Lifestyle Magazine

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

 

The Future Preface

To tell the history of a city is, in the end, to tell the story of its people. Because if there were no people, this city would have no history worth telling. Every metropolis has its history, take Zhengzhou for example from boundless farmland to densely tile-roofed houses to today's high-rise buildings, the change carries memories of generations. From life trivial to the striving goal, it is people's daily living that weaves the urban prosperous.

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Mass Series Sumi Limited

The mass series sumi limited features a contrast between different materials, combining a steel frame with charred cedar inspired by the inky black landscape of Aso annual Noyaki. Sumi limited is designed to express the unique Aso experience, where people and nature coexist and press on together in a majestic yet harsh volcanic environment, along with the seeds of life sprouting from the inky black world of noyaki. This series is limited to 25 units sold annually. Cedar is charred to gain glossiness and organic feature with defined grains.

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Xian Canopy

Located in Xian, China, this hotel integrates Tang Dynasty heritage with contemporary design. Through meticulous research and spatial planning, the renovation balances historical authenticity and modern sensibilities, providing guests with an immersive cultural experience and demonstrating the importance of context in design. Drawing inspiration from this vibrant historical context, the vision for the hotel's interior design aimed to create an immersive experience for guests, transporting them into the rich tapestry of local history.

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Stoniture

Stoniture is a nature-inspired sofa that evokes a sense of familiarity and trust with natural stone. The designer aimed to create a furniture piece that feels like a part of nature, with a simple design and a curved edge for comfort. It has a wooden body structure with 30-density foam in its seat and measures 110 x 95 x 50 cm. The main challenge was to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing design that captures the essence of natural stone while meeting practical needs. Stoniture is a unique and perfect addition to any nature-inspired living space.

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Pac Man

Pac Man is a product with childhood significance. It is inspired by the classic arcade game Pac Man. The light source function is cleverly integrated into the handle shape. The greater the angle of the light as the handle goes up, the brighter the light source. The color temperature of the light source can be controlled, and the lighting function will be turned off when the handle is lowered.

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Vicutu Concept

The Concept Store for the Vicutu Fashion Brand, located in Beijing urban area, providing customers with a unique experience. A large-scale three-dimensional metal weaving system is adopted, which reflects the production process and fabric properties of men's clothing on the facade. Within the interior of the concept store, the whole space language simulates the phenomena in the nature, creating an immersive place for the visitors. Curved growth walls and dynamic skylight guide customers into different display areas.

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