Wei Jingye and Yu Xiaowei · CLIENT: Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts
Dawn is a furniture set that includes a table and a chair. The form draws on the traditional Chinese round chair, with clean and smooth lines and a light blue color inspired by soft morning light. The main bodies are produced by 3D printing, while the supporting legs are made of natural color solid wood, cut by CNC machine and polished by hand. A plug-in assembly structure joins the parts, so the set is easy to transport and allows freedom in shaping. Dawn is intended for leisure use, such as reading, drinking tea and resting.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- This piece symbolizes a new beginning and the soft light of the morning, conveying a poetic and tranquil image. It is a simple new Chinese design that combines the clean and smooth lines of the traditional round chair with lively color matching. The set includes a table and a chair, both of which are 3D printed with a light blue body and matched with wooden legs, creating a warm and modern aesthetic. Combining traditional seats with modern new materials allows Chinese furniture to be inherited and innovated.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 690mm x 540mm x 820mm, 1430mm x 750mm x 750mm, the supporting structure solid wood is machine cut and hand polished, the main part adopts 3D printing technology and plug-in assembly structure, which is assembled and formed, easy to transport and has a high degree of freedom in shaping.
- Tags
- Simple Design, New Chinese Style, Color, Modern, Leisure
- Production Technology
- The product support structure is made of original color solid wood, using modern CNC technology, and is formed through machine cutting and manual polishing. The main part adopts 3D printing technology and plug-in assembly structure.
- Design Challenge
- Combining the ancient Chinese semantics with the modern 3D printed plastic material to make history and modernity collide requires ensuring the comfort and functionality of the product on the basis of structural innovation.
- Project Duration
- The design had started in Shenyang in January 2024, completed in Shenyang in June 2024, and displayed in the museum of Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts in Shenyang in June in 2024.
- Operation Flow
- It is suitable for leisure and entertainment. Whether it is reading, drinking tea, or resting and playing, this design brings a sense of safety and comfort to the user. The product materials are mainly solid wood and 3D printed plastic. The colors are fresh and vibrant, and the soft colors can be used as interior decoration.
- Research
- This design is guided by Chinese furniture and inspired by the light and colors of the early morning. The overall design elements use the traditional Chinese round chair form, and are matched with solid wood and 3D printed plastic as the main materials, adding a simple and agile modern feel to the simple and dignified Chinese semantics.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for the shape and color of the furniture comes from the tranquility and beauty of the morning light, capturing the soft and delicate colors of the morning light. The shape of the chair is derived from the Chinese round chair, with solid wood as the support, which contrasts with the soft plastic body, and the overall shape is simple and smooth.
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