The Piao Collection was born from the collaboration of Lei Zhang from studio Innovo in China, German designer Christoph John and Serbian designer Jovana Bogdanovic.
The three creators of the Piao Collection by Pinwu design set out to explore the alternative contemporary design usage of the Chinese tradition of rice paper-making.
The research, the local paper-crafting workshops and the creative development of the Piao Collection progressed under the Future Traditions concept name. The designer trio experimented gluing many layers of Yuhang paper to create a flexible and strong paper strand, capable of carrying a person.
The Piao Collection consists of the Piao Paper-Chair, Piao Table, Piao Yi and Xu paper lamps, Piao Cha Paper Storage and more. It is meant to introduce the Yuhang paper to the world of design, renew the industry of a Chinese region and keep a tradition alive.
Yuhang Parchment Creations
Piao Collection Presents Creative Use of Traditional Chinese Rice Paper
Trend Themes
1. Alternative Materials - Exploring the use of traditional Chinese rice paper in contemporary design opens up opportunities for alternative materials in various industries.
2. Flexible Paper Strand - The development of a flexible and strong paper strand has the potential to disrupt the furniture manufacturing industry by introducing a lightweight and sustainable alternative.
3. Reviving Traditional Crafts - The Piao Collection brings renewed attention to the traditional craft of Yuhang paper-making, creating opportunities for the revival of other traditional crafts in different industries.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The Piao Collection's use of a flexible paper strand offers an innovative approach to furniture production.
2. Lighting Design - The Piao Collection's paper lamps showcase the potential for incorporating traditional materials into contemporary lighting designs.
3. Artisanal Crafts - The revival of the Yuhang paper-making industry can inspire similar revitalization efforts in other artisanal craft industries.