Zhekai Zhang's 'Fabric Formula' Collection is Minimalist, Crisp & Clean
Kalin Ned — June 22, 2018 — Art & Design
References: zhekaizhangdesign & dezeen
Zhekai Zhang — a graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, England, undertakes a rather experimental approach for the development of a ceramic homeware collection, dubbed 'Fabric Formula.'
Many industries, especially beauty and fashion businesses, are embracing the flaws that one is born with. Zhekai Zhang takes a similar approach but with ceramic homeware. The minimalist collection of teapots, jugs and cups is partially collapsing due to the young designer's formation technique and strategy. The white-glazed pottery is made with an experimental mold, where half of it is made from fabric. This instills a "partially unmolded" appearance in the ceramic homeware collection.
As Zhekai Zhang is rebelling against the practices and uniqueness-stifling aspects of mass production, the ceramic homeware presents an uncanny and attention-grabbing minimalist aesthetic.
Many industries, especially beauty and fashion businesses, are embracing the flaws that one is born with. Zhekai Zhang takes a similar approach but with ceramic homeware. The minimalist collection of teapots, jugs and cups is partially collapsing due to the young designer's formation technique and strategy. The white-glazed pottery is made with an experimental mold, where half of it is made from fabric. This instills a "partially unmolded" appearance in the ceramic homeware collection.
As Zhekai Zhang is rebelling against the practices and uniqueness-stifling aspects of mass production, the ceramic homeware presents an uncanny and attention-grabbing minimalist aesthetic.
Trend Themes
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Embracing Flaws — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the acceptance of imperfections in various industries, like beauty and fashion, to create unique products.
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Experimental Mold Techniques — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative mold techniques in ceramics to create partially unmolded and visually intriguing homeware.
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Minimalist Aesthetic — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design minimalist homeware collections with collapsing elements to create striking and attention-grabbing products.
Industry Implications
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Beauty Industry — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace imperfections in beauty products and marketing to challenge traditional beauty standards and connect with a broader range of consumers.
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Fashion Industry — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate imperfections into fashion designs and manufacturing processes to create unique and personalized garments that stand out in the market.
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Ceramics Industry — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with fabric-infused mold techniques in ceramics to create visually captivating and unconventional homeware collections.
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