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Based on research, this instrument is not a replica but a reinterpretation of the Tang dynasty qin at Horyuji Temple. It retains the dignity of Tang design while reimagining lacquer techniques and structures, overcoming the limitation of small qins in sound. It enhances the sound quality and projection in a compact body, improving performance and portability. More than an instrument, it revives tradition with modernity and innovation.
Continue readingLyrion is a revolutionary acoustic hybrid piano that merges timeless musical authenticity with advanced Ai assisted interaction. Its kinetic design, immersive lighting, and rotating smart display create a multisensory performance experience, where each note is both visual and auditory. combining hybrid acoustic digital sound, ergonomic innovation, and intelligent practice features, Lyrion transforms the traditional piano into a dynamic centerpiece for modern luxury spaces, redefining how music interacts with architecture and lifestyle.
Continue readingThis biodegradable pet urn is designed to provide a gentle and continuous farewell. Inspired by Japanese home memorial traditions and natural burials, it offers a sustainable way to honor life. The two-part structure with a threaded lid secures ashes for display or burial, while a small charm remains with the owner as a keepsake. Crafted from bioplastic with powdered oyster shells, the urn naturally returns to the earth. Its matte finish and soft contours invite touch, offering comfort and rituals during grief.
Continue readingWhaletone Grand Hybrid is the latest model which brings a few important innovations. Whaletone Grand Hybrid is an answer to the needs of those for whom the Royal model was too exacting due to its dimensions. Not losing a thing from the Royal model's character, proportions, slenderness, and characteristic line, it is its smaller equivalent owing to which it needs much less space and is easier to be transported while the best acoustic features remain unchanged. A system that joins classical mechanics with all digital possibilities indicates the direction in which Whaletone grand pianos develop.
Continue readingThe Folding Boat, located along the shore of the Harlem River, is a multifunctional space serving as a rowing facility for the community college, a small library, and a museum dedicated to sport rowing. Featuring a folded metal roof, this structure defines its interior space by seamlessly blending walls into ceilings. Positioned at the convergence of historical and modern districts, the meticulous placement of elements respects programs, circulation, and the urban landscape.
Continue readingHarp-E is the world’s most accessible professional grade electro-acoustic harp. With a complete structural rethink and redesign, the ancient, complicated and elitist harp has become a simple, elegant, flat-pack, self-assembly instrument. All you need for assembly is a hex key. It's a paradigm shift, made for all people and settings, from classrooms to festivals. All fragile parts are sandwiched inside the sturdy frame; Harp-E is portable, stackable, customizable, wearable, adjustable, while boasting superior sound, strings and electronics, all at a fraction of the price and weight.
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Design Stories featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.