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The Zodiac Bookmark

The Zodiac

The Zodiac is a set of bookmarks based on the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. Each bookmark is shaped so that the animal appears to walk inside the book. The bookmarks are made of high-toughness stainless steel, electroplated with 18k gold and finished by CNC engraving with a precision of 0.3mm. Simplified lines unify the twelve animals while keeping the character of each one. The packaging arranges the zodiac illustrations in a circular pattern to symbolize completeness. Gold and red are used to suggest joy and blessing.

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Colors Fineliner Set

Colors

Colors is a fineliner set designed for painting and drawing. The set includes a case with a hanging hole and a folding support plate. The support plate allows the case to stand open on a table or to be hung in shops. The plate can be folded away for packing and storage. Each pen has an oval cross section, which prevents rolling and provides a comfortable grip. The pens use metal nylon nibs, and the case is made of high quality polypropylene. The case is formed as one piece, which saves material and cost.

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Les Quick L-Shape Ruler

Les

Les is a drawing ruler used to create L shapes quickly and precisely. The tool is based on a traditional 30 centimetre triangle ruler, so it serves two purposes. Movable tabs are placed in the required positions, and the cut guide is then followed with a pen or pencil. Shapes can be symmetrical or asymmetrical, with lengths from 2 to 20 centimetres in steps of 1 centimetre. Repeated measuring is not needed, and the right angle is already set. Les is made of plastic by laser cutting and molding.

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Table Dancers Stationery

Table Dancers

Table Dancers is a set of stationery inspired by dancers wearing red shoes. The set includes a pair of compasses, a paper knife, an eraser and a tape measure. The compasses recall a ballet dancer, and the paper knife moves over the paper like a skater. The eraser is formed of three layers, from skin to flesh to bone marrow. The tape measure is pulled out of the barrel of the shoe like a slim leg. The items are made of nontoxic and light polypropylene plastic. Table Dancers adds emotional value to tools used for study and office work.

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Idea And Plan Stationery Products

Idea And Plan

Idea and Plan series are designed to ease the daily burden of keeping track of to-do lists, organizations, meetings and ideas. The design process started by studying various bullet journals, organizers and sketch notebooks from different brands’, followed by a Q&A among friends and family to get a better grasp on different ways of listing and sketching. Idea and Plan series needed a different perspective. Through word play, contrasting colors, typography and self explanatory content, the series were designed to add a splash of color and fun to one’s daily responsibilities.

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Theodorus File Box Design and Branding

Theodorus File Box

Theodorus File Box is a file box designed for storing documents and magazines. The shape of each box forms a semicircle when three boxes are lined up, and the insides are printed with imagery as well. Four designs are divided into two series. The space series features the moon and the earth, while the fruit series features a watermelon and an orange. The space theme reflects the client's work in the aerospace industry. Each box is made of corrugated cardboard with printed paper applied to both sides. The printed images are based on actual photographs.

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Gradient Ramp Tape

Gradient Ramp

Gradient Ramp is an adhesive tape designed to make the cut end easier to find. Standard transparent tape is very thin, so the edge is often hard to locate after use. Gradient Ramp carries a gradient of color along its length. When the tape is cut, the layers create a visible color difference at the cut line. The user looks for the area of strongest contrast and lifts the tape from that point. The tape is made of a PVC film without plasticizer, which offers good low temperature resistance, strong initial tack and easy cutting.

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Colorful Calendar Decorative Year Board

Colorful Calendar

The colors of the calendar cards bring happiness and positivity to every place they are in. It has bold wooden stand and it a reminder that time is as old as a thousand yesterday’s yet as modern as tomorrow. This Colorful Calendar can be customized to fit any shape color palette and branding. It was designed by a self-developed method called Math of Design Thinking Inside the Box.

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QR Coder Stamp

QR Coder

QR Coder is an electronic stamp that produces QR codes. The design combines the traditional seal with the QR code, which can carry a large amount of information. QR Coder connects to a mobile phone by Bluetooth after a long press of the top switch. The required code is edited on the phone and sent to the stamp, where the pattern is formed at the base. The body is made of ABS, a material that is impact resistant, scratch resistant, moisture proof and slow to conduct heat. QR Coder measures 2 by 2 by 5 centimeters.

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Castellar Tailoring Tool Storage

Castellar

Castellar is a set of magnetic storage containers for tailoring tools. The containers are placed on the sewing machine, so the desktop stays clear during work. Shuttles are held in the bridge section, which reduces the storage area needed on the desk and keeps a full group of shuttles ready for one task. Needles are held on the box section by magnetic force. A downward concave cone allows needles to be taken out without hurting the hand, and four surfaces separate different needle types. The set is made by plastic injection molding with magnets.

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Empty Card Case

Empty

The design of the name card case creates a negative shape in order to show the core of the product-name card; People can easily push the name card out and pass it to the other side by using double thumbs in manner; Parametric design is used to create the main surface fairly. The size of the name card meets Asia, Europe, American standard name cards.

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Music Pen Cap Design

Music

Music Pen Cap is a set of pen caps for the watercolor pens used by children aged seven to twelve. Each cap gives a different tone, so the twelve caps together form a simple musical scale. The sounding points vary in thickness, and the surface is colored and finished with a coat of varnish. A raised tip allows the cap to be pushed on or off with the thumb. The design aims to reduce the loss of pen covers and to keep interest in painting alive. Small numbers can be printed in photosensitive resin, while larger runs can be molded in polypropylene or ABS plastic.

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