Taiwan

Play ball

The eye-catching Taipei Performing Arts Center was designed by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) >
Where science and fiction meet

Kuang-Yi Ku, a former dentist turned speculative designer and artist, explores a fictional future where termites and humans live in harmony >
NEKO animation to help people to take better care of their pets

The only animation project to earn a Design Mark at Taiwan’s International Golden Pin Concept Design Award. >
These ‘Polluted Popsicles’ are drawing attention to Taiwan’s contaminated waters

The fake frozen suckers emphasise the importance of clean water. >
$Taiwanese designers and students from Tunghai University, Yu-Chi Wang and Yu Man's bone fracture fixation board - BoneAid$

Taiwanese students design foldable bone-fracture boards for disaster relief

Unlike traditional bone rehabilitation boards, BoneAid can be applied to multiple body parts with different folding methods. >
Nike designs shoebox made out of recycled milk containers and coffee lids

The sportswear giant teamed up with Taiwanese architect and engineer Arthur Huang to create multi-functional shoe boxes. >
Natasha Jen

Graphic Designer

Natasha Jen is an award-winning designer, an educator, and a partner at Pentagram. >
The Trashpresso transforms plastic bottles into stunning architectural tiles

This remarkable upcycling process turns discarded waste into something beautiful. >
Crystal Kung on bringing warm feelings to life through her illustrations

The Taipei-based illustrator “I don’t think my drawing skills comes from talent. They come from hard work”. >
Vincent Callebaut’s eco-skyscraper takes shape in Taipei

The green building imitates the processes of natural ecosystems. >
BoneAid: An innovative approach to healing bone fractures

These Taiwanese students have designed an adaptable splint to aid in medical care during disaster relief efforts. >
Biovessel: An odourless compost bin for the dinner table

We waste around 45 per cent of the food we produce. The Biovessel is a beautiful addition to sustainable living. >
Playground teaches recycling resourcefulness to kids

Discarded water tanks, street lamps and other waste items used to create play areas in Taipei. >
Bone conduction mp3 player plays music underwater

A team of designers have come up with a lightweight, amphibious mp3 player using bone conduction. >
Three innovative ways to combat toxic air

Three student designers have proposed interactive, health conscious ways to deal with air pollution. >
Urban alternatives

The Vertical Village looks at ways that East Asian cities may be able to expand and develop while maintaining traditional village qualities. >
Sustainable tower

The Bionic Arch by Vincent Callebaut Architects proposes a multi-purpose sustainable tower for the Taichung Gateway City in Taiwan. >
Fold in half

Space is often an issue when storing a bicycle. The IF Mode Folding Bike deals with that hassle by easily folding up to half its size. >
Ordinary fun

Adding a bit of playfulness to the everyday objects that we interact with... Check out Bitplay's first collection. >
Perfect harmony

A 100% silk covered chair sounds like the ultimate luxury. That, and it’s promoting traditional Taiwanese craft. >
Shaped for solar success

Custom-shaped solar panels are helping to popularise the use of solar panels because of their flexibility and versatility. >
Solar soccer sight

A soccer ball that integrates solar panels into its design could allow visually impaired people to also enjoy the beautiful game. >

Taiwan

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