D2M Lab
Exhibition Dates: March 18-21, 2023
Location: Pazhou Convention and Exhibition Center, Area B, 12.2A01, Guangzhou
D2M Lab (Designers to Manufacturers Lab) is a global design trading platform hosted by the China Home Expo (Guangzhou), with curator Wang Shumao, founder and design director of Femo Design Studio. The third edition will focus on "100 Chair Designs by Chinese Designers," featuring three main sections: 100 chair designs, a design market, and a design forum. PINWU's two pieces, "Air" and "Piao," will be showcased here.
Work｜Air
Design｜PINWU
Material｜Bamboo Rattan, Aluminum
Size｜76cm x 85cm x 87cm
Year｜2013
"The 'Air' Bamboo Chair is a groundbreaking interpretation of traditional bamboo weaving craftsmanship. This design concept transcends the inherent limitations of bamboo's weight and strength. The bamboo strips are interwoven over a mold, bonded layer by layer with bamboo glue. Each strip's weaving direction is calculated based on ergonomic principles, and with the addition of a stainless steel base, the entire chair is both lightweight and durable."
Work｜Piao
Design｜PINWU
Materials｜Bamboo Paper, Beech Wood, Black Walnut
Dimensions｜67cm x 58cm x 83cm
Year｜2011
The Piao also called Xuan Paper Chair, uses natural glue to layer Xuan paper onto an umbrella frame, drawing from traditional paper umbrella craftsmanship. The concept of Piao stems from the designer's bold idea of turning Xuan paper into a chair. By leveraging the delicate texture and toughness of Xuan paper, the chair offers both a warm tactile sensation and excellent support. The Xuan paper is crafted by a workshop in Jing County, Anhui, while the paper layering was completed by the designer and traditional umbrella artisans in Yuhang, Hangzhou. Remarkably, the previously fragile Xuan paper achieves a solidity comparable to hardwood under specific techniques.
Design Spring·Contemporary Design Exhibition
Forum｜Design Spring·Consolidated Communities
Theme｜Traditional Chinese Craftsmanship and Sustainable Design
Hosts｜He Jie, Zhang Lei (PINWU)
Guests｜Fan Jianjun, Luo Yujie, Zhang Na, Liu Dingjia
Time｜March 19, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location｜Guangzhou·Canton Fair Complex, Area A, Booth 6.1D04
Following the 2021 Design Spring Forum's focus on the "Inner Landscape" and discussions surrounding the systemic ecology of the design industry, the 2023 Design Spring Forum is themed "Consolidated Communities," with Tong Lan, founder of Langdao Design Academy, serving as the chief planner. The forum raises questions and explores the formation of original Chinese design communities, addressing social aspirations, professional challenges, and future potential. It aims to bring together broader fields and people to foster the symbiosis and evolution of Chinese original design.
This forum will engage industry experts to explore sustainable design in contemporary practices through the lenses of architecture, fashion, ceramics, and lacquerware.
Exhibition: "CMF Trend LAB_2023"
Forum: CMF Trend LAB · 2023 Cross-Border Design Trends Forum
Theme: Craft Material Trends - Weaving
Sharing Team: PINWU & Rong Design Library
Speakers:
- Founder / Chief Designer Zhang Lei
- Senior Designer / Material Researcher Xie Yishan
Date: March 19, 2023, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Location: Guangzhou Pazhou · Canton Fair Complex, Area A, Design Pavilion A40
The "CMF Trend LAB" exhibition has successfully held two editions so far. It conducts in-depth research across fields such as craft technology, cultural aesthetics, lifestyle, and user behavior, utilizing various forms like samples, physical objects, case studies, and research reports to uncover the logic behind emerging trends. This, in turn, facilitates innovative interpretations of the future directions and competitive advantages of design through CMF (Color, Material, and Finish).
After participating in the first "CMF Trend LAB" exhibition with the "Rong Craft Material Laboratory," PINWU returns as a forum guest for the special presentation of the "CMF Trend LAB" exhibition during the 2023 Home Expo.
