asia now exhibition (31 articles)
fung kwok pan: fluid vase
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the fluid vase is a customizable vase that takes its form through an interactive digital design interface.
the fluid vase is a customizable vase that takes its form through an interactive digital design interface.
appree: ginkgo + leaf it bookmark memo pads
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the green and yellow 'ginkgo' leafs are the latest of 'leaf-it' memo pads and bookmarks.
the green and yellow 'ginkgo' leafs are the latest of 'leaf-it' memo pads and bookmarks.
yii design gijs bakker presents taiwanese crafts at asia now
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the pieces on show ranged from bamboo work and woodcarving, to ceramic and lacquer ware. the local designers, merely educated on western principles, have been challenged to »
the pieces on show ranged from bamboo work and woodcarving, to ceramic and lacquer ware. the local designers, merely educated on western principles, have been challenged to cultivate a greater appreciation of the increasingly extinct crafts of the country, encouraged to adopt 'green' manufacturing methods.
kyouei design at asia now
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the work of japanese design studio kyouei design ltd. (kouichi okamoto) was featured in designboom's 'asia now' exhibition at dwell on design in los angeles.
the work of japanese design studio kyouei design ltd. (kouichi okamoto) was featured in designboom's 'asia now' exhibition at dwell on design in los angeles.
stone pencil sharpener by shen hui hsu
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taking on the shapes of pebbles, these smooth round body sharpeners can also double as paperweights.
taking on the shapes of pebbles, these smooth round body sharpeners can also double as paperweights.
malaysian artists at asia now
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comic illustrations by contemporary malaysian character designers and illustrators were on display at designboom's asia now exhibit.
comic illustrations by contemporary malaysian character designers and illustrators were on display at designboom's asia now exhibit.
atelier takagi at asia now
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the work of japanese born american-based jonah takagi was featured in designboom's 'asia now' exhibition at dwell on design in los angeles.
the work of japanese born american-based jonah takagi was featured in designboom's 'asia now' exhibition at dwell on design in los angeles.
pinpach piyatiratitivorakul : avo fruit holder
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throughout many of thailand's rivers, the water hyacinth has been wreaking havoc on local water transportation and the natural flora and fauna of the country. pinpach »
throughout many of thailand's rivers, the water hyacinth has been wreaking havoc on local water transportation and the natural flora and fauna of the country. pinpach piyatiratitivorakul has created the 'avo' fruit holder, constructed from the invasive plant.
middle kingdom at asia now
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the studio celebrates the traditions of chinese porcelain and craft, creating new objects which are both subtle and elegant. their colorful tableware designs draw on the »
the studio celebrates the traditions of chinese porcelain and craft, creating new objects which are both subtle and elegant. their colorful tableware designs draw on the porcelain influences of china's qing and ming dynasties.
siba sahabi: bucchero paper porcelain
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freely translated from black etruscan ceramics ...
freely translated from black etruscan ceramics ...
thinkk studio: cover crop
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a seating unit made from synthetic fiber that is woven using traditional thai basketry techniques.
a seating unit made from synthetic fiber that is woven using traditional thai basketry techniques.
creatife at asia now
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taking on the shape of atlers, 'hyperion' are wireless LED lights made from bone china.
taking on the shape of atlers, 'hyperion' are wireless LED lights made from bone china.
0.76 degrees chair by puneet gupta
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the changing climate of planet earth is not just a matter of concern for environmentalists and scientists, but this issue is also being highlighted by artists across the globe.
the changing climate of planet earth is not just a matter of concern for environmentalists and scientists, but this issue is also being highlighted by artists across the globe.
nest chair by rush pleansuk
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the chair consists of an interlocking, weaving pattern, resulting in a loose, lattice formation.
the chair consists of an interlocking, weaving pattern, resulting in a loose, lattice formation.
shin azumi at asia now
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the work of london based, japanese born designer shin azumi was featured in designboom's 'asia now' exhibition this year at dwell on design in los angeles.
the work of london based, japanese born designer shin azumi was featured in designboom's 'asia now' exhibition this year at dwell on design in los angeles.
nupur goenka at asia now
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with her initiative 'let's', nupur goenka creates 'flexie' totes and laptop sleeves made entirely out of old, discarded billboards from india.
with her initiative 'let's', nupur goenka creates 'flexie' totes and laptop sleeves made entirely out of old, discarded billboards from india.
cilicon faytory: 'mushroom light weight concrete' collection
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while the material application of a light weight concrete system makes this furniture collection easy to transport and shift, it still incorporates the look and feel of a »
while the material application of a light weight concrete system makes this furniture collection easy to transport and shift, it still incorporates the look and feel of a concrete product.
daniel jo: wave + promise
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intended as an ornamental collection, 'promise' consists of handmade ceramic birds and clouds.
intended as an ornamental collection, 'promise' consists of handmade ceramic birds and clouds.
satyendra pakhale at asia now
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the work of indian designer satyendra pakhalé was shown in designboom's 'asia now' at dwell on design in los angeles.
the work of indian designer satyendra pakhalé was shown in designboom's 'asia now' at dwell on design in los angeles.
jesika tirtanimala and sasanti puri ardini at asia now
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the indonesian artists share a body of ceramic work that is inspired by traditional forms and tools.
the indonesian artists share a body of ceramic work that is inspired by traditional forms and tools.
shibaya: stone lamp
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when lit up, the round wood panel featuring a cutout of a butterfly is illuminated through an opening drilled within the surface of the 'stone lamp'.
when lit up, the round wood panel featuring a cutout of a butterfly is illuminated through an opening drilled within the surface of the 'stone lamp'.
SANAA's nextmaruni chairs at asia now
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the 'nextmaruni chair' by japanese architecture duo SANAA (kazuyo sejima and ryue nishizawa), was presented to the californian audience in designboom's 'asia now' exhibition held »
the 'nextmaruni chair' by japanese architecture duo SANAA (kazuyo sejima and ryue nishizawa), was presented to the californian audience in designboom's 'asia now' exhibition held at dwell on design in los angeles.
takeshi miyakawa: holey chair
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the 'holey chair' is a light fixture constructed from white acrylic in the shape of a chair frame. LEDs embedded within illuminate the form.
the 'holey chair' is a light fixture constructed from white acrylic in the shape of a chair frame. LEDs embedded within illuminate the form.
sean dix: dix collection at asia now
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the 70 piece furniture collection will continue to grow, branching into upholstery, housewares and accessories.
the 70 piece furniture collection will continue to grow, branching into upholstery, housewares and accessories.
casey chen: 'I heart singapore' at asia now
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the shape of a heart incorporates the singaporean flag.
the shape of a heart incorporates the singaporean flag.
gumption design: afro collection
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a toilet brush with a 70s afro look. the handle of the toilet brush is in the form of a cool 'hippy' with a colourful bush of hair - the brush. brings some humor to cleaning the »
a toilet brush with a 70s afro look. the handle of the toilet brush is in the form of a cool 'hippy' with a colourful bush of hair - the brush. brings some humor to cleaning the bathroom!
cilicon faytory: coco collection
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produced by using natural coconut fiber as raw material, these chairs and tables are for indoor and outdoor uses.
produced by using natural coconut fiber as raw material, these chairs and tables are for indoor and outdoor uses.
wasara biodegradable paper tableware from japan
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wasara elevates disposable tableware to a new level. the earth-conscious product is made from tree-free renewable materials: bamboo, reed pulp and sugar cane fiber and is »
wasara elevates disposable tableware to a new level. the earth-conscious product is made from tree-free renewable materials: bamboo, reed pulp and sugar cane fiber and is fully biodegradable and compostable.
