Magazine of Design

Magazine of Design

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

 

Hongqi E-HS9

Hongqi E-HS9 is a full electric sport utility vehicle. The exterior follows a design language named Shang Zhi Yi. A flag emblem is set into the upright waterfall front face, which gives the car a clear family identity. Chrome trim around the C and D pillars is inspired by a Chinese classical ring fish totem, and charging indicator lights are embedded in the trim. The taillights combine vertical and horizontal lines for easy recognition. A protective structure of high strength steel covers the sides of the battery, and the hidden door handles open when a hand comes close.

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Longfor Origin

Longfor Origin is a sales center located in Shenyang, China. The interior covers 1400 square meters and is arranged as a customized club space that combines art, technology, humanities, health, business and entertainment, with the sales function kept discreet. An astrolabe design and a spiral chandelier create patterns of light during the day and points of starlight at night. A spiral staircase with a metallic texture connects the two floors. Steps, straight lines and floor-to-ceiling windows separate the areas and add depth.

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Shenzhen Zhongshuge

Inspired by the rapid development and achievements of the project location, Shenzhen Zhongshuge is created to pay tribute to the countless pioneers in this immigrant city. The spiral bookshelf is used as a symbol to show the rapid development of history and arouse the thinking of visitors at the same time. The unconventional design approach to fuse commerce and art breaks the shackles of the monotonous attributes of a space bound to function, conveys the brand's values, brings a new and novel place gene to consumers' shopping experience.

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Heat Back III

Heat Back III is a down jacket designed for children who take part in snow and ice sports. The outer fabric carries a metal aluminium heat back layer that reflects body heat radiation and reduces heat loss. A nano-silk powder cenosphere layer expands when heated and locks in still air for added insulation. The pattern applied to the heat back layer supports breathability. Protective glasses shield the eyes from wind and from light reflected by snow. A detachable front pocket with shoulder straps converts into a separate messenger bag.

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Galaxy Light

Galaxy Light is a concept car designed as a smart electric coupe. The body is extended and the center of gravity is low. The exterior combines high technology with the ripple aesthetic associated with Geely. Butterfly doors and a large foldable curved display echo the exterior forms. The interior uses bluish leather, bamboo fiber carpets and ripple patterns inspired by the West Lake. Displays in an encircling arrangement form one immersive screen, and a touch screen offers six scenario modes. Galaxy Light measures 5135 mm by 1980 mm by 1380 mm.

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Eureka

Eureka is a lounge chair designed for living rooms. The form of Eureka is based on the Enneper surface, a mathematical model that gives the chair a sense of order and flow. The elaborate supporting structure remains stable and provides ergonomic comfort. Curved edges add visual tension and invite the user to sit or lie down. The interior is made of moulded glass steel and is covered with wool fabric from the Kvadrat Sprinkles series. The fabric stretches in all directions and shows coloured dots that change with the viewing angle.

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