DESIGN NAME: Meta Vessel
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Vase
INSPIRATION: Meta, a word comes from the Greek preposition which has the meaning of "beyond" and "self". The asymmetric and alterable appearance is inspired by the traditional Chinese Garden. People can enjoy different sights of one object and change the usage mode by themselves. During the process on interaction, the vessel is not only controlled by people but also has effect on user's emotion.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: It can be disassembled into different size semi circle shape layers. Users can spin each layer and customizing the perfect shape for their flowers. It applies the theory of "Gestalt": using semicircle layers to build a vase shape. It is an experiment that lets users explore their innermost being through the interaction with the object. The Meta Vessel is an object which tries to give people a chance to look through the object's appearance and find spiritual fulfillment.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Meta Vessel can be disassembled into different size semi circle shape layers. Users can spin each layer and customizing the perfect shape for flowers. It applies the theory of "Gestalt": using semicircle layers to build a vase shape.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: Home, Hotel, Office, Gallery
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Furniture Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: urethane foam, hand made
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 200mm x 200mm x 290mm
TAGS: Vase, Vessel, Elegant, Home, Hotel, Decoration, High End, Homeware
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: -
CHALLENGE: It's difficult to hand made each layers match with each other perfectly.
ADDED DATE: 2015-03-01 04:57:25
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IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1:Chubai Liu / Perspective View, 2013
Image #2:Chubai Liu / Front View, 2013
Image #3:Chubai Liu / Detail, 2013
Image #4:Chubai Liu / Top View, 2013
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