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Micode Ai Sleep System

Micode

Micode is an intelligent home sleep system designed to improve sleep quality. The system combines a mattress, an electric bedstead, a bedside unit and a pillow, the objects used most often in the bedroom. The mattress has a five layer structure with independent springs and partitions that adapt to the body curve to provide even support. The pillow contains a sleep monitoring sensor that records daily sleep and offers suggestions for improvement. Bedstead modes are changed through an application or a remote control, so one bed can serve both rest and leisure.

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Wall V4 TV Stand

Wall V4

Wall V4 is a floor-standing television stand designed to hold large screens close to the wall. Televisions up to 90 inches from many manufacturers can be mounted safely at a preferred height. The supporting column offers eight height levels of 5 mm each. Cables and screws are hidden inside a double-layered panel, so the setup stays neat. The base is made from a 2 mm steel plate shaped by pressing and reinforced by a radial frame, which keeps the edge thin and reduces the risk of tripping. Assembly is simple and needs no changes to the room.

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Layer Stool

Layer

The project started with making furniture out of small-diameter trees and scrap wood. Wood in Okinawa is felled due to natural disasters and road expansion. However, in recent years, road expansion has decreased due to environmental considerations, so wood is also shrinking. To continue making Okinawa furniture, it was necessary to use small materials. Therefore, the Layer stool were created by combining various types of wood. It is made from upcycled waste. This design proposes a new value by reconstructing the waste material from Okinawan wood into blocks.

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Sketch Shelf

Sketch

Sketch shelf is an orderly shelf within chaos. Made by digital design method. The design inspiration of the shelf is the building steel skeleton under construction at the construction site. Designer combined line to create a space for storage by using algorithm. Line can be constituted methodically in chaos. Seen from a distance, it is a mess of lines, but it is actually a shelf. And these special shelf come out with not only answers of finding uncertainties, but also beauty of modern technology and art.

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Florencia Lounge Chair

Florencia

The Florencia Lounge Chair features a smooth continuous frame with seamless zero hardware joints. Making the chair simple to construct reduces the need for extra tools, hardware, and instructions. The hooked leather or cotton offers a comfortable and beautiful spot to unwind. The hooked cloth relies on gravity to hold the sitter, creating a hammock feel that adapts to the user's contour. Its simplicity makes the lifespan of the chair last longer than most, easily adapting into any room and cleaned.

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Lina Buffet

Lina

The Lina Buffet was inspired by memories of family gatherings and references to a grandmother's home. Named after the designer's grandmother, it transforms the decorative plate into a functional and symbolic element through solid wood handles split across the doors. Its rounded body and arched legs reference curved forms commonly found in traditional homes, reinforcing a sense of familiarity and heritage. The design balances function, symbolism and nostalgia in a refined piece of furniture.

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Crested Ibis Furniture Collection

Crested Ibis

Crested Ibis is a furniture collection inspired by the endangered crested ibis. The collection includes a desk, a shelving unit and a screen partition. The forms follow the wings, neck, legs and feathers of the bird. Each piece is 3D printed with a biodegradable polylactic acid composite using fused deposition modelling. Main structures are formed in one piece for stability. Larger parts are printed separately and joined by hidden mortise and tenon joints, so assembly needs no tools. The collection supports biodiversity awareness and sustainable production.

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Flip Chair

Flip

Flip Chair is inspired by the serene feeling of sitting on a grassy lawn, where one can enjoy the natural softness, warmth, and gentle breeze of the environment. The chair's flip theme embodies the graceful movement of grass in the wind, creating a dynamic and organic form. To achieve this effect, the fluidity and folds of the chair's seat are simulated and the wood was bent into shape using steam. The resulting product was then meticulously handcrafted to provide users with an authentic and immersive natural experience.

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Pinch Chair

Pinch

The Pinch Chair is a unibody, stackable, plastic chair that reimagines traditional designs with a fresh aesthetic more suited to contemporary architecture and landscapes. Designed with a unibody logic, the plastic sheet transforms into a complete chair with simple pinching and pulling moves. Its seamless, cohesive appearance creates an intuitive and dynamic visual image. The design allows for stacking during storage and stable placement on a dining table when flipped upside down, which is convenient for restaurant staff to clean the floor when closing.

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Cocoda Chair

Cocoda

Cocoda is a chair made of solid wood. The chair is characterized by intricate three-dimensional curved arms, which are carved from solid wood. This shape cannot be produced by bending wood. Each piece is hand-carved by craftsmen using Japanese planes and knives. The carved seat feels soft although the wood is hard, allowing long periods of sitting. The design keeps only the necessary functions, following the idea that simplicity brings comfort and beauty. The chair measures 700 mm in width, 520 mm in depth and 725 mm in height, with a seat height of 420 mm.

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Seven Wind Chime

Seven

Seven is a wind chime with a new structure utilizing Tensegrity structure. In the unstable social climate of recent years, people are constantly moving between stability and anxiety. The Tensegrity structure is the structure that embodies current society. It appears to be floating and stable, but external forces such as wind cause it to sway in order to maintain equilibrium. By converting this swaying into sound, it resonates through space and adds healing and color to daily life.

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Line Series Furniture

Line

Line is a furniture series composed of a chair, a table and a lamp. Each piece is formed from bent metal wire, joined by welding and combined with wood. The main material is 304 stainless steel, which is hard and corrosion resistant. The production process includes blanking, bending, heating, stretching, welding and polishing. The shapes are polished to suit the sitting posture and to improve comfort. The series is intended for home study spaces. The lamp can also hold books, while the table stores objects and organizes cables.

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