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17-25 October 2026

Ambiguous objects

Issue 01-interlace&pile up

Hosted by Designer Maker

This project is now archived and was part of DDW19

ambiguous objects whole pieces
ambiguous objects whole pieces
Ning Zhang
This is a design framework based on a concept of perceived affordance of certain functional items. It uses the simplest shape to explore other possibilities for everyday items, away from their intended functionality.
The drive for perfection in product design today does not create a better life for people, but destroys certain ‘wild’ life. In this state, I seek to identify the real activities of people’s lives that occur outside of this crazy mass manufacturing and ma
ambiguous objects with audience
ambiguous objects with audience
Ning Zhang
ambiguous objects -cube and cylinder
ambiguous objects -cube and cylinder
Ning Zhang
ambiguous objects-stairs chair
ambiguous objects-stairs chair
Ning Zhang
ambiguous objects mirror
ambiguous objects mirror

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