DZNG featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.
The research for the product was based on creating a new way for users to replace but also conveniently order new filters, an app was developed to help monitor status of the machine as well as its operation. The machine was designed to be smart, watching the air quality constantly and updating users real time through the app.
Continue readingThe Pulse of New Talent showcase captures the essence of youthful excitement, energy and self-expression through the fresh lens of 14 distinct personalities culled from six countries representing an exciting, international world view. The 20 piece collection features inspired and inventive designs; from a visionary visor and imaginative tops and jackets, to youthful swimwear and architecturally inspired outerwear and accessories including bags.
Continue readingThe word Rook means tower and it was chosen metaphorically to hint a strategy game on an entertainment chessboard. The design concept based on the contrasting nature of White and Black, created an interplay between old and new allowing various metaphors to enable this link between past and present. While taking into account the building history and location, elements of adaptive reuse were employed accentuated by materials and patterns in order to emit the element of time from a minimalist perspective.
Continue readingIn Social Gastronomy, celebrity chefs with grassroots groups showed how "less than perfect" ingredients can be salvaged and transformed into a "more than perfect" feast for social good. The event proved private kitchens as key sites for social innovation, raised awareness of food waste reduction: over 3,600 tons of food are discarded daily and half are edible; it also takes 1/3 of solid waste landfill space. Guests reflected on ‘imperfect’ ingredients value, turned surplus food into healthy and delicious dishes. A cookbook is published to educate the next generation.
Continue readingHotel Minho renewal and extension project starts from a building constructed in 2006, now renovated with new public areas and spa. The extension was designed to be very simple and in some spaces, highly introverted, retaining the existing structures and introducing the main new areas in the floors below the guests entrance. Pursuing a stronger relation with the site, local materials, constructive traditions and vernacular architectonic icons, the new extension used locally sourced chestnut wood as one of the main features.
Continue readingVisual Studio had the opportunity to design for Changi Airport Singapore, the 'Be a Changi Millionaire' grand draw event which happened to be during Singapore's jubilee celebration year. The theme selected was call 'SG50' which means celebration the nation's 50th birthday. The set up and designs are inspire by every aspect of a typical Singaporean life drawing back its relation to the theme.
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DZNG featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.
