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DZGN featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Textile

Textile is an urban art center created within a former blanket factory in Deqing County, an area with a long silk weaving history. The renovation retains historical elements of the old building and follows its original architectural structure. Broken lines integrate the building form into the interior. LED light strips recall yarn and weaving machines. The 2000 square meter space holds a historical exhibition hall and a community art center with a library for young people. Cultural memory is joined with new public functions.

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Hanyangling

Hanyangling is a museum exhibition design dedicated to the Han Dynasty in Xi'an City. The museum covers 1600 square meters on two floors, one of which is underground. Han Dynasty pottery figurines unearthed by archaeological excavation are displayed in cabinets made in three sizes. Spotlights are added in different numbers according to the density of the relics on show. Stone is used on the walls and grey plastic on the floor to create a calm atmosphere. Multimedia interactive areas and a reproduction of an archaeological site explain the culture of the period.

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Timeless

The owner bought Crawfordton House in Scotland in April 2013, striving to restore the original taste of the ancient Scottish nobility, and compatible with modern life. The characteristics and historical deposits of the ancient castle are preserved with original flavour. The design aesthetics and regional culture of different centuries collide with artistic sparks in the same space.

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Dorina Nowill

Dorina Nowill is an annual report designed for a foundation that serves people who are blind or have low vision. Braille points are used throughout the publication, forming phrases and textures alongside the printed text. The cover carries dry relief dots, so the report can also be read by touch. The pages are printed in four colours on offset paper, chosen for its porous and tactile surface. The report records the results of the fiscal year and sets guidelines for the following year. The design aims to make the publication inclusive for every reader.

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Beyond the Blue

Beyond the Blue is a book about environmental issues related to the sea. Each chapter is introduced by a distinct color chip that shows a different face of the ocean. A green chip stands for a healthy sea forest, while a red chip refers to a sea darkened by whale blood. Color is used as a simple and universal way to explain complex environmental topics to readers of all ages. The book measures 187 mm by 245 mm and has 90 pages. Printing uses soybean oil ink on 100 g matte paper, and thread binding reduces the use of glue.

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Flower

Flower is a protective device for the roots of flower seedlings during transplanting. The roots and stems of flowers are easily damaged by external forces, which reduces yield and causes economic losses for farmers. Flower is made of polylactic acid plastic by injection molding. The ball shaped lower part shields the main root from farm tools and rodents. Two parts are joined by a simple bayonet connection. A protruding neck gives a grip, so grown flowers can be pulled from the soil without direct hand contact with the stems. Sizes match different flowers.

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