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(Archive) Ambiguous objects

Issue 01-interlace&pile up

This project was part of DDW 2019
ambiguous objects whole pieces — © Ning Zhang

This is a design framework based on a concept of perceived affordance of certain functional items. It uses the simplest shape to explore other possibilities for everyday items, away from their intended functionality.

The drive for perfection in product design today does not create a better life for people, but destroys certain ‘wild’ life. In this state, I seek to identify the real activities of people’s lives that occur outside of this crazy mass manufacturing and ma

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ambiguous objects with audience — © Ning Zhang

ambiguous objects -cube and cylinder — © Ning Zhang

ambiguous objects-stairs chair — © Ning Zhang

ambiguous objects mirror

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