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Flower Shaper

These serie of vases is the result of experimenting with the capabilities and limitations of clay and a self-built 3D clay-printer. Clay is soft and pliable when wet, but becomes hard and brittle when dry. After heating in a kiln, clay transforms into a durable, waterproof material. The focus is on creating interesting shapes and textures that are either difficult and time consuming to make or even not doable using traditional methods. The material and the method defined the structure, the texture and the form. All working together to help shape the flowers. No other materials were added.

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Hibu

Hibu is paired to a mobile phone via Bluetooth and connects with an app, the phone provides a communication link to dedicated services when Hibu is triggered. Hibu allows a button to be greatly reduced in size, increased in reliability and longevity, and placed in more relevant locations as a wearable. Its minimal size and simple shape is visually acceptable to domestic and professional uses allowing for easy expansion and growth into various markets by simply modifying the dynamics of the app.

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milan chess set

Six ancient and modern monuments in Milan become six different chess pieces. They live side by side not only in the reality but also on a chessboard, dancing with many different moves and creating new urban skylines each time. 3D printing is the innovative technology chosen to represent this futuristic world. Melting past, present and future, human beings can find new designs and new lifestyles.

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Form Equaliser

As a result of biomimetic study, this transformable speaker allows a user to adjust sound by altering the shape of it. Research showed that bat has evolved its ears and nose according to different environment and food. From the research, it was driven that shape influence sound and this principle became the concept. Each small module is connected with rubber at the end, sustaining balance and providing flexibility of movement. Simply by pulling or pushing some part, shape and the tune can be changed. This is targeted to sophisticated listeners who loves to adjust details of sound.

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Fender Acoustic SFX

The use of bent plywood with a finish compliments an acoustic guitar as well as provides a relation to the instrument. A soft touch covered handle spans the width of the product and provides an ergonomic feel and experience for transportation. The finished bent plywood shell also lends itself to future finish stains that work well with the fabric grill cloth and stitched logo. The control panel is laid out in a clean and intuitive pattern which enhances the user's experience for not only general use but also the use of the digital effects and SFX technology.

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GrandWizard

GrandWizard smartphone surpasses the MP3 technology of other phones, turning the user into a real life DJ. The portable mixing station makes it possible to manipulate and produce remixes using intuitive right and left controls, each dedicated to a track. It enables you to make your own remixes anywhere and anytime you’re inspired.

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