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The PIAO CHAIR is made from multiple layers of fibrous paper, laminated together by hand to create a lightweight yet remarkably strong structure. The edges of the paper are left raw and uneven, highlighting the material’s natural origins and the craftsmanship involved in the chair’s production.

The chair’s form evokes the silhouette of Ming-dynasty horseshoe chairs—an iconic element of Chinese furniture history. The choice of material is inspired by the traditional paper umbrella-making techniques of the Yuhang District in Hangzhou, where PINWU Design Studio is located.

PINWU Design Studio was founded by Zhang Lei, Christoph John, and Jovana Zhang after they met at the Milan Salone del Mobile furniture fair in 2010. Their work often explores how fragile or ephemeral materials like paper can be transformed through skill and creativity into durable objects.

The “Biocarpet – Apple Murex Egg Casing” is a groundbreaking artwork that merges the wonders of the ocean with the comfort of home textiles. This unique piece is designed to unveil the hidden mysteries of sea worlds and their natural, often invisible structures through a captivating textile sculpture-carpet.

The subject of this artistic creation is an experimental textile surface made from wool waste. By employing woolen fibers and utilizing the felting technique, Biocarpet stands out as a remarkable example of how art and sustainability can intertwine.

The design focuses on integrating tactile and biomimetic structures into the carpet, which highlights key themes such as recycling, biodiversity, and the use of natural materials.

Our urban environments are dominated by synthetic materials that can feel harsh and unwelcoming. Homes are often filled with sharp and flat surfaces, creating a need for something softer and more organic.

FOODA is a brand focused on foodsharing and reduction of food waste. FOODA bags, combined together with the application ensure that the food that would be thrown away is transported to those in need.

Recognizable design of the FOODA bag that combines two colors and a pocket for a personal message works as a way of overcoming the emotional and phys­ical obstacles of food sharing.

Seeing the bag on the street or in the household reminds people of overconsumption, while also bringing in the emotional reminder to share the leftover food with those in need.

FOODA bag is made of polyester and is waterproof en­suring that the food stays safe even when it rains. When giving away food in the FOODA bag, the personal message can be written as a means of communication between the giver and the receiver emphasizing the emotional aspect of foodsharing.

Recycling is a multi-step process, involving transportation, sorting, processing, and making materials into new goods. It is difficult to assess its overall energy usage.

Economy is not exactly thriving from all its recycling efforts — because it becomes more expensive than ever to process all of our leftover junk. Biodegrapak is a package designed to be ecological on every level. Consisted of cleared paper pulp, flour and starch and biological seeds. After using the eggs, instead of recycling or throwing it away, the user waters it or plants it so the seeds grow into green plants. The main idea and goal is to create a truly environmentally friendly product.

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