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DZGN featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Vadnagar

Vadnagar is an archaeological experiential museum in Vadnagar, India. The museum stands beside an excavation site and presents more than 2,500 years of local history. Nine galleries, among them City, Belief and Lifestyle, use scenography, installations, audiovisual shows and interactive stations to make archaeology accessible. Rammed earth, mud and stone recall the excavation layers and shape walls, furniture and displays. Locally sourced materials and local artisans were used. The design presents the city itself as living heritage.

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The Netherlands Pavilion

The Netherlands Pavilion is an exhibition pavilion built for the World Expo 2025 in Osaka. The pavilion presents the historic shift of the Netherlands from resisting water to using water as an ally in clean energy, climate adaptation and sustainable living. Each visitor receives an Orb, a handheld sphere that guides the route and activates interactive installations, including a 360 degree dome film created with generative artificial intelligence. The structure is designed for disassembly, so all components can be reused after the exposition.

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Nong Li

Nong Li is a beer packaging design inspired by the Yangshao Culture of ancient China. The bottle is shaped after the Shuang Er Ni Yu, a salamander fish patterned pottery vessel used as a liquor container in that early culture. Black pottery craftsmanship is combined with a traditional glass form, and the dark color protects the beer from light and temperature changes. Geometric patterns add visual interest and provide a secure grip. The cap illustrates four steps of an ancient Chinese toast ritual: taste, offer, respond and reciprocate.

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Xijiu Matured Liquor

Xijiu Matured Liquor is a packaging design for a Chinese liquor series. The bottle keeps the classic drum silhouette of the brand and refers to the circular form of a piece held in the Palace Museum, a shape linked with completeness and harmony in traditional Chinese culture. Age statements of 15 and 30 years are laser engraved as flowing ribbons. The cap uses a four sided auspicious shape and opens and closes smoothly. Inside, an original woodcut style illustration shows the landscape along the Chishui River and the brewing ingredients. The outer box is easy to carry and store.

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Hoverpen Interstellar

Hoverpen Interstellar reimagines the ballpoint pen as a functional installation art piece. This unique writing tool balances itself without electricity at a striking 23.5 degree angle, echoing Earth's axial tilt. Crafted from aircraft grade aluminum and a proprietary neodymium magnet system, its futuristic form strikes a delicate balance of precision engineering and modern artistry.

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3D Cakes

Creating 3D cakes is a challenge that Andre Caputo fully embraces. He draws inspiration from photographs and real products, meticulously refining his work through numerous iterations to achieve the natural results essential for effective packaging. Using Blender for sculpting and combining Cinema 4D with Redshift for rendering, he skillfully crafts textures from scratch with procedural techniques. Final adjustments in Photoshop allow him to fine tune colors and details, all without relying on photos or AI, showcasing his unwavering commitment to authenticity and artistry in every creation.

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