GOD – Douglas Young (Hong Kong, China)
GOD – Douglas Young (Hong Kong, China)
To echo John Lennon’s controversial statement, in the design world of Hong Kong, G.O.D. may be bigger than Jesus.
Founded by Douglas Young, G.O.D. is nothing less than a local legend. With a mission to “define a new Asian identity,” G.O.D. has captured the aesthetic of Hong Kong in the ‘70s and used it as a template for their unique products, from furniture and lighting to stationery and clothing.
IdN 15th Anniversary Edition — p110-111
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Tailor-Made for IdN 15th Anniversary: I believe in 15 years time, technology will enable consumers to access products that are very difficult to achieve today. Legendary/mythical products made from real panda skin, elephant foot, whale foreskin and the skin from dog's ears would then be possible.
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Tailor-Made for IdN 15th Anniversary: I believe in 15 years time, technology will enable consumers to access products that are very difficult to achieve today. Legendary/mythical products made from real panda skin, elephant foot, whale foreskin and the skin from dog's ears would then be possible.
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Tailor-Made for IdN 15th Anniversary: I believe in 15 years time, technology will enable consumers to access products that are very difficult to achieve today. Legendary/mythical products made from real panda skin, elephant foot, whale foreskin and the skin from dog's ears would then be possible.
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Tailor-Made for IdN 15th Anniversary: I believe in 15 years time, technology will enable consumers to access products that are very difficult to achieve today. Legendary/mythical products made from real panda skin, elephant foot, whale foreskin and the skin from dog's ears would then be possible.
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CHINESE ALMANAC: Graphic inspired by the iconic Chinese Almanac. Where to put the rice bowl and where to put chopsticks is crucial for best possible Fung Shui.
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CANON IXUS CAMERA CASE: Camera case with a mouldesigned for the latest generation of Canon Ixus cameras. Inspired by the tradition of carrying jade pendents. The modern equivalent for gentlemen is the urban gadget, such as a camera or a mobile phone.
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CHINESE CALENDER CLOCK: The iconic Chiense tear-off calender is modernized in the form of a clock. It even tells fung shui through a window dial that swivels.
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DOUBLE HAPPINESS CANDLE: The simplicity of this classic Chinese symbol is both modern and ancient. It is updated as candles as its meaning is appropriate.
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WHITE PIG TOILET PAPER DISPENSER: Playfully refers to the traditional packaging of the toilet paper itself.
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YAUMATI PRINT: GOD's most recognizable print to date. Our tribute to the indigenous architecture of Hong Kong. It is a graphic that can be applied to many products.
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