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Designer / Brand: Kerim Korkmaz Work: Cookware Set Tag: Kitchenware Date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Lena

Lena is an eight-piece cookware set designed for home cooking. The set includes pots of 18, 20 and 26 centimetres, a 26 centimetre pan and matching lids. Each lid holds a stainless steel strip with holes of different sizes, so food can be strained without extra tools. The lid can be rotated to close the perforated sections and keep steam inside the body. The body and the lids have rounded contours and a scratch-resistant ceramic coating that is easy to clean. Heat-resistant Bakelite handles provide a comfortable grip.

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Designer / Brand: Beijing Wang Mazi Technology Co., LTD Work: 4 Pieces Knife Set Tag: Kitchenware Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Yin Mo Star Kui

Yin Mo Star Kui is a four piece Chinese knife set designed for home kitchens. Each blade is made of composite steel with a multilayer structure. A high carbon steel core keeps the edge sharp, while a low carbon steel surface layer resists corrosion. Hot forging at 1040 degrees Celsius and cold forging at minus 196 degrees Celsius improve strength and toughness. The forged surface is slightly rough, which reduces contact with sticky food. The handle has a concave grip area and balanced weight for comfort during long use. The black and silver finish carries a classic Taotie pattern.

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Designer / Brand: Takumi Takahashi Work: Monument Tag: Fine Art Date: Monday, 7 September 2026

Life Science Code

This monument expresses the memory of Life Science based on the genome sequence of DNA, the foundation of Life Science. Genome is the memory of life from its origins to the present, and the monument incorporates natural objects that have nurtured people, and craftsmanship passed down through the ages in Japan, as traces of life. Touching upon the origins that people have accumulated, the monument embodies the mysteries of life science revealed through human memories.

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Designer / Brand: Haodong Liu Work: Restaurant Tag: Interior Date: Sunday, 6 September 2026

Xingshufu Banouet

Xingshufu Banouet is a restaurant interior designed for high-end dining centred on Sichuan cuisine. The venue covers 680 square metres and is located in a financial district of Shanghai. The design combines oriental elements with a contemporary approach, using controlled changes in colour brightness to give the space clear layers. Main materials include wood veneer, vintage stainless steel, marble, leather, mirrored stainless steel, mosaic and Malay paint. A strong visual focal point makes the space memorable and supports the identity of the dining brand.

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Designer / Brand: Weijie Yang Work: Light Art Installation Tag: Fine Art Date: Saturday, 5 September 2026

Mystical Serpent

Mystical Serpent is a light art installation created on the facade of a century-old building in Shanghai, China. The work blends serpent legends from ancient China and ancient Rome. The main body is an inflatable form made of lightweight recyclable material, winding through the building windows and across the ground. Printed fabric on the walls and stickers on the glass form a mural with a pseudo three-dimensional effect. Eastern and Western motifs are combined in a unified color scheme. The installation links horizontal and vertical spaces and gives the old facade a new appearance.

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Designer / Brand: UE FURNITURE CO.,LTD Work: Ergonomic Chair Tag: Office Furniture Date: Friday, 4 September 2026

Flow 360

Flow 360 is an ergonomic office chair designed for long periods of seated work. The follow supporting structure allows the independent lumbar support to move with the waist and fit the body curve in real time. An adaptive weight activity cable mechanism responds to different body weights and sitting positions, from upright to reclined, without manual operation. The armrest adjusts in several directions, and a trifold footrest supports the legs. Recycled plastics, fireproof materials, water-based eco-leather and breathable mesh fabric are used in the chair.

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