Design Statement

Design Statement

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

 

My Coin

My Coin is a short three-dimensional animated film about the meaning of value. The story follows a boy who drops a coin into a sewer. A wealthy man sees the boy and offers a gold bar instead of the lost coin. For the boy, the gold is only a tool to recover the coin, while the man sees gold as the greater prize. The film shows that each person holds a different standard of value. My Coin was created with computer animation software, which allowed the characters and their actions to be exaggerated for dramatic effect.

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Venous Materials

Venous Materials is an interactive fluidic interface that responds to touch and movement. The design is inspired by vein systems found in plants, leaves and the human body. Pressure or deformation applied by the user drives liquid through internal channels, producing changing patterns and colors. Each sample works at the same time as a sensor and as a display of tangible information. The prototypes are made of PDMS silicone and ecoline ink, using laser engraving and manual laboratory processes. Most measure 5 by 5 centimeters, and some reach 15 by 15 centimeters.

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Aselsan Cluster Interface

Aselsan new generation Instrument Cluster Interface enables a new level of user experience for its drivers as part of Aselsan Electric Vehicle System. The UX UI design aims offering users a seamless and intuitive driving experience while reducing cognitive load. By combining minimalistic 2D elements with shaded 3D graphics, enhanced depth and layering is achieved. Essential informations such as speed, charging and power usage states are clearly communicated through half circular gauges. Color-coded warning messages enable users to quickly discern the urgency of any required actions.

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Mukden Palace Experience

Unlike modern museums, which are typically built with innovative digital interactive experiences, those located within cultural landmarks and heritage sites often face a common challenge: the lack of digital experiences. By designing the Mixed Reality interface in the Apple VisionPro, The Palace Museum Interactive Experience, represents a pioneering approach by introducing new ways to display exhibits in heritage museums. This method not only balances preserving cultural artifacts with digital interaction but also sets a pioneering example for heritage museums worldwide.

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Nova Pilot

Nova Pilot HMI revolutionizes vehicle interaction, blending aesthetic allure with functional sophistication in steering wheel and dashboard displays. Launched in Milan, Italy, the project combines intuitive controls with personalized settings, emphasizing safety and user experience. Through advanced technology and creative design, it enhances the driving experience with a unique identity, offering quick access to essential features and ambient visuals for an enjoyable journey. A testament to innovative automotive design.

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2021 HBS New Year's Eve

2021 HBS New Year's Eve is a concert stage designed for a televised and online New Year's Eve show. The stage is divided into seven zones, with a central stage and auxiliary stages on both sides. A large gyroscope structure forms the center. The structure is 30 meters wide and 25 meters high and rests on a single steel column. The upper half can be raised by a hydraulic cylinder, and the outer ring is moved by twelve computer-controlled hoists. A curved LED screen, water elements and lighting fixtures complete the setting.

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