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Vessi

The designer sought inspiration from the nature element and colors, bringing a fresh and light aspect to the animation. His main concern was always the quick and objective reading of the information and always focused on the sensory. The elements he have chosen always work according to purpose, without being banal. The choice of colors and shapes strengthens the sense of concept, bringing the air of lightness and softness needed. His main concern was always the quick and objective reading of the information and always focused on the sensory.

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The Magic Ship of the Orient

The work constructs a stage scene with Oriental cultural elements, combining Chinese folding fans, pipa and engines into a huge spacecraft. The video uses 3D animation, AIGC, and naked eye 3D technology to allow the audience to experience time travel, featuring landscapes, phoenixes, Chinese gardens, Shikumen and Shanghai. In the background of the fashion show, the designer used AI generated giant animations to echo more than 60 models, reflecting the design elements of the clothing. The work integrates virtual and real elements to complement the fashion show.

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HEX Cor

Hex cor is a digital polyphonic synthesizer with a capacitive keyboard, potentiometers for signal modulation and an adaptable looper. The instruments design, also available as Diy kit, is optimized for use in diverse contexts focusing on educational and performative aspects. Components comprising the instrument are 100 percent replaceable, prioritizing the right to repair, ease of assembly and sustainable long-term use. With this approach we try to introduce broader audiences to electronic music.

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Esync

E-sync is a wearable communication aid for people with hearing loss, using AI to analyze speech and emotions. It converts speech content and emotions into text and tactile vibrations for users to understand the speaker’s tone. Users can respond in sign language, which is converted to speech messages through AI. The device’s foldable design is convenient and protective, with an elegant color scheme that blends with daily attire. The accompanying app allows for language processing customization in real-time, enhancing the communication experience for users in social interactions.

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Kasane no Irome - Piling up Colors

An installation design of Japanese Dance. Japanese have been piling up colors from olden times to express sacred things. Also, piling up the paper with square silhouettes has been used as a thing representing sacred depth. Nakamura Kazunobu designed a space that changes the atmosphere by changing to various colors with such square "piling up" as a motif. Panels flying in the air centering on the dancers cover the sky above the stage space and depict the appearance of light passing through the space that can not be seen without the panels. A space that draws light strikingly, develops Japanese Dance.

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Una Corda

The Una Corda Piano design departs from the traditional concept of acoustic pianos that consist of the technical piano surrounded by a furniture casing. The Una Corda design strictly focuses on the functional aspects of the instrument, the sound quality and the mechanical properties. For amplifying piano strings only the soundboard is relevant, stripping the instrument of a case allows the sound to travel freely to the listeners. The mechanical parts being visible adds to the educational experience whilst playing the piano, offering an insight into how the audible tone is actually created.

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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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