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Gaojia Garden is situated in quiet woods by the canal under Gongchen Bridge in Hangzhou. The corridor is designed by combining both new and old elements to create an art and culture corridor. The design of the Nanhua Building is to respect history and preserve original design elements left by combing with modern design techniques and modern forms of manifestation. A tea house in the Republic of China era takes shape.
Continue readingThis product is an interactive calendar developed to protect forests. The target is people of all ages who are interested in the environment, and it consists of one calendar, a leaf-shaped seal, and a green ink pad. Users will have the opportunity to put a leaf-shaped stamp on the calendar once a day for every time they save on wood disposables. As the user actively participates in saving, the tree in the calendar grows richer and turns green. After one year, the tree in the calendar symbolically shows the fruits of conscience and thrift harvested by the participants during the year.
Continue readingHair for Hope is a hair donation charity event initiated by the hope foundation for cancer care for cancer survivors. This event is most influential in educating young adults about doing public good. The team has designed the service and the identity to reinforce its communication and experience with the participants. In the future, this initiative and identity will become a symbol of call-to-action for cancer survivors to share their experiences and for the younger generation to act and make ripples of impact for society's benefit. You can be someone's hope.
Continue readingSeawool cape weights only 300 grams, is lightweight, easy to handle and washable. It is made from seawool yarn which come from the combination of recycled plastic PET bottle and nanolization oyster shell powder from discarded shells, not just only reduces waste, but delivers performance benefits like thermal regulation, odor resistance, moisture management and quick dry, soft woolen touch, and also anti-static, antibacterial, no chemical antibacterial agents added, is friendly to user's skin, providing a better wearing experience. Seawool truly the sustainable materials from the ocean.
Continue readingThe handle is smooth yet rigid; its contours create an ergonomic, snug grip for the human hand but can also comfortably wrap around a human's wrist or arm. As the handle is rigid, it will not contract, so any tension from a dog pulling will not squish the human's hand (which is a design flaw in the conventional loop handle dog leashes). The distinctive handle pattern (splats, splotches and swirls of colour) are individual to each handle as they form uniquely from the hands-on moulding and baking process. The handle and rope are made from 100 percent post-consumer plastic.
Continue readingThe book is divided into pre, mid, and post-stages. These three stages also apply to the various stages of Alzheimer's disease. Different design approaches are used in different stages. Combining tracing paper, a very fragile material, at an early stage can show the vulnerability of people with Alzheimer's disease. The temperature sensitive ink are combined with text in the mid-stage. When one places one's hand on it, writing appears. In the late stages, the book is combined with fire. Burned paper is irreparable, as is the patient's ability to remember at this stage.
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International Council of Creative Industries Magazine publishes articles about social design, cultural heritage and culture industry design, sustainable products, projects and green design, and sustainable business, social entrepreneurship and altruistic design.
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