Toward Design Magazine

Toward Design Magazine

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

 

Formosa Sapphire

Swinhoe's Pheasant is a kind of endemic species in Taiwan. Since Swinhoe's Pheasant is difficult to find, the designer observed the appearance of the animal through photographs and from the book Wild Bird of Taiwan, then drew the beautiful appearance of the animal delicately. Therefore, the designer hopes this product can be a Taiwan souvenir to foreign friends.

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2023 Revive Collection

This collection of scarves looks optimistically to the future in the midst of epidemic and global conflict. The patterns tell a metaphorical tale of pre and post apocalypse with a story involving cellular experiments, mutation, reflection, reconstruction. The unique patterns are created with the Studio's own digital software, which uses body movement to reconstruct digital data and reveal organic details not possible solely by programming. They are asymmetrical and do not repeat. Hand finished, the patterns are digitally printed onto natural fabric which reproduces the detail of the designs.

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Palms

Textile pattern Palms are vibrant colours and mixed lines to reflect the lively and festive atmosphere of Gulf festivals, where communities come together to celebrate their heritage through music, dance, and traditional arts. The repeated pattern of palm trees, symbolizing the abundance and prosperity of the region, adds a sense of movement and rhythm to the design. These elements are reimagined and digitally enhanced to create a dynamic and visually striking design that celebrates the beauty of the region.

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Mama's Collection

Introducing Mama's Collection Autumn Winter 2023, where every stitch is inspired by the boundless imagination and playful spirit of our little explorers. Designed to prioritize comfort and adventure, the garments boast loose fits and are crafted from luxuriously soft, sustainable fabrics, perfect for all-day play both indoors and outdoors. The textile designs seamlessly blend fashion-forward aesthetics with timeless appeal, ensuring that each piece reflects thoughtful design and enduring style. Mama's Collection difference; where conscious craftsmanship meets limitless creativity.

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DefeXtiles

DefeXtiles is a rapid and low-cost technique to produce realistic high-fidelity textiles on 3D printers. The work demonstrates that under-extrusion defects can be finely controlled to quickly print thin flexible textiles into complex 3D shapes. This approach enables a myriad of applications including printing full sized garments, deformable tangible interfaces, and ultra-tough shuttlecocks.

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New York

Unisex scarves with unique digitally-printed contemporary patterns produced using a bespoke software programme called MovISee that uses body movement to reconstruct digital data such as photos and reveal organic details not possible solely by computer programming. The software enables the designer to create asymmetrical and non-repeat patterns, resulting in multifaceted and playful scarves that can be worn in different ways according to ones mood or occasion, and are unlike any other products in the textiles or fashion accessories market.

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Design interview of the day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about design processes of great designers.

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