Toward Design Magazine

Toward Design Magazine featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 
Windshield Softshell Fabric

Windshield

Windshield is a softshell fabric developed for urban commuting and outdoor activity. The fabric is woven from recycled polyester and spandex hollow yarns in a three to one twill with a matte finish. A biobased polyurethane membrane and a soft microfleece lining are added. Bioenzyme softening, zinc ion antibacterial infusion, fluorine free water repellent treatment and antistatic finishing complete the material. Weighing under 180 grams per square meter, the fabric is windproof, waterproof and breathable.

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Hodo Zero Gravity Shirt

Hodo Zero Gravity

Hodo Zero Gravity is a men's shirt designed for comfort in many settings. The name refers to the goal of no pressure, no wrinkles and no restraint. The fabric combines microfiber, modal natural fiber and spandex elastic fiber with Swiss HeiQ temperature control technology. The result is soft, skin-friendly and elastic, and helps reduce wrinkles after washing. Careful tailoring uses three-dimensional cutting for the collar, sleeves, waist and back. Light interlining keeps the shape, and fine sewing thread and firm buttons complete the shirt.

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Dongfangfu Pillow

Dongfangfu

Dongfangfu is a pillow designed to support the head and neck during sleep. The pillow is divided into three areas of different height: a back sleeping area, two side sleeping areas and a cervical spine soothing area. The back sleeping area and the side areas are 10.5 centimeters high, while the cervical spine soothing area is 6.5 centimeters high. The fillings combine white goose down, white goose feathers and natural latex particles. The cover is made of 100 percent cotton fabric. The concave surface follows the curve of the head.

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Effect Of Paradox Textile Print Design

Effect Of Paradox

Effect Of Paradox is a textile print design created for fashion products. The pattern shows the glittering shapes of bioluminescent plankton on the sea, drawn as clear blue flowers in bloom. The motif was made with a graphic tablet, and overlapping layers give a mysterious underwater effect. One repeat measures 180 by 130 millimetres, and colour and scale can be adjusted. The pattern is printed on satin by digital textile printing and can be applied to blouses, dresses, scarves and bags. The intent is to share the beauty of recovered nature.

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Fenc Loopflex Spandex Free Stretch Fabric

Fenc Loopflex

Fenc Loopflex is a spandex free stretch fabric developed for sports wear, leisure wear and underwear. The textile is a mono material made only of polyester, so textile to textile recycling becomes possible and waste is reduced. Production begins with thermoplastic polyester elastomer chips, which are turned into an elastic yarn through a solvent free melt extrusion process. The yarn is knitted with regular polyester filaments using pre programmed tensions, giving two to three times higher power stretch than spandex blends while balancing comfort and support.

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Four Seasons Scarf

Four Seasons

Drawing inspiration from the classical water sleeves dances of Shen Yun, this scarf transports people to a tranquil garden stretching from a shimmering koi pond to towering mountain peaks. A maiden graces the scene, her flowing sleeves dancing in the air, with a gentle smile on her face. What sets this design apart is that it is, in its entirety, a single narrative painting, created using digital painting techniques on a tablet in Photoshop over several months. The vision: to let the wearer carry not just an image, but an entire world of feeling into everyday life.

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Designer of the Day

World's Best Designers, Artists and Architects.

Good design deserves great recognition. Everyday, we are pleased to feature amazing designers who create original and innovative designs, amazing architecture, stylish fashion and creative graphics. Today, we are presenting you one of the World’s greatest designers. Checkout an award-winning design portfolio today.

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