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KK-Park

KK-Park is a signage system for a cultural and leisure block in Yancheng, China. The site, a former playground, was renovated as a place for cultural exchange between China and South Korea. The design reinterprets Korean elements, including the ribbons of traditional Korean costume, the traditional color scheme known as Obangsaek and the strokes of Korean characters. The signs follow the belt-like loop of the site. Tall wayfinding signs stand near each entrance to guide visitors. The boards are made of bent stainless steel, prefabricated and installed on site.

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Eastern Seawall

Eastern Seawall is a signage system designed for a coastal promenade in Dapeng Peninsula, Shenzhen, China. Six separate sections along a 32 kilometre shoreline are linked by one unified visual language. Signboards, site maps and ecology introductions are placed along roads and entrances. Arrows shaped by tidal flow give clear guidance. The boards are made of anti-corrosion merbau hardwood with a steel cross bracing skeleton. Modular structures allow flexible assembly on seawalls, steps, slopes and reefs, and reduce wind loads in a salty and humid climate.

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Hongxinlong Tea

This is a New Year gift box. It presents the extensive and profound Chinese character culture. The gift box is made of paper pulp, and the tea leaves are stamped into Chinese characters through the membrane. The packaging combines tea culture and Chinese character culture. Every word is a blessing. These are all good wishes for the recipients. This is an innovation for tea packaging.

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Bamboo Slips

A Chinese liquor bottle design inspired by ancient bamboo slips used in documenting Chinese culture and the Cang-Shan liquor distillation process has been unveiled. The black exterior exudes purity and depth, while a Chinese poem carved on bamboo slips inside adds sophistication. All materials used are sustainable and reusable, presenting a solution to the recycling dilemma in the liquor industry. This design blends calligraphy, bamboo slips, and an intricately shaped bottle to revive the reading and drinking cultures central to Asian society.

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Speeding Bearing

Speeding Bearing is a storage case for the bearings of roller skates. The compact case is made of silicone, ABS and stainless steel, and opens and closes on a hinge. Storage cavities hold the bearings in stable piles, while a restraint structure in the lid limits shaking, impact and noise. A spring puller is held in a hollow part of the case and helps remove or install bearings quickly. A rubber band with hooks fastens the case closed. The lid combines frosted and transparent parts, so the contents remain visible.

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Shiny Meadow Milk Fit

Milk Fit is a packaging design for light fresh milk. The bottle is made of thickened and highly translucent PET, with a PE cap and a BOPP label, giving a glass-like texture that shows the milk clearly. Each set holds three bottles of 450 millilitres. A small green cat, shown in different postures, is the main visual element. The green colour refers to the ecological environment of the farm. Recycling icons on the label support the idea of environmental protection. The cat also links the product to a stray animal rescue campaign.

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