Ka Wai Yuen
product and Furniture design MA
Kingston School of Art
Graduates: 2023
Specialisms: Product / Architecture / Interiors / Furniture / Lighting
My location: Kingston, United Kingdom
Ka Wai Yuen
First Name: Ka Wai
Last Name: Yuen
University / College: Kingston School of Art
Course / Program: product and Furniture design MA
Graduates: 2023
Specialisms: Product / Architecture / Interiors / Furniture / Lighting
My Location: Kingston, United Kingdom
About
Terry is a London-based, Hong Kong industrial designer. He specializes in designing products, furniture, sustainable design, and strategic planning. He has experience in designing a wide array of product categories, including furniture, housewares, lighting design, and art installations, all tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse clients. With several years of experience in the design industry, he decided to further enrich his knowledge in design. He embarked on a postgraduate journey at Kingston School of Art, Kingston University London, where he is expected to complete his master's degree in September 2023.Terry possesses a strong acumen for grasping context, defining problems, and exhibiting a refined aesthetic through design. These abilities enable him to strategically devise innovative design solutions. His overarching goal is to create designs that are elegantly simple yet impactful.
'Hortus' a Latin word that means garden. She is not only a lampshade, but also an intimate space for activities. According to research, there are increasing number of couple forming their family and home together. However, after 3 years, the intimacy in the relationship may drop gradually. 'Hortus' is a DIY design set, that created new opportunities for the users to develop, involve, interact, and enhance their intimacy. The structure of the lampshade is made of wood without any glue. Users can weave the ratten-shaped fabric onto the framework to create their own lampshade. The DIY set also provided some flower and bird's shape magnets, as well as cards. Which provided opportunities for the audience to input their appreciation and memories of the lampshade and share with their partner. Through users constantly adding personal memories and appreciation for other family members on the lampshade, it is not just a lighting design, but also a ‘Home Garden’ for maintaining the intimate relationship between two family members.
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