IGNEOUS

Design by Li-Rong Liao Feb, 2009

Igneous, a light-weight floor lamp, comes in distinct and complementary patterns.
The lamp is made of sheet material which allows easy assembly and disassembly. ( demonstrated in the video )
Inspired by Igneous rock, which begins as magma, slowly cools down and is formed.
Through the gap, the flame shines in the dark.

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http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_set.asp?set_id=292304&individual_id=190163

IScreen

Design by Li-Rong Liao Nov., 2008

IScreen is a modular screen unit with laser cut patterns from the arrangement of characters- ‘LISA’ and enables users to assemble and arrange.

Laser cut plywood and Masonite adds more color and interest to the character of the screen.
As a modular unit, the screen can be disassembled and packed in smaller spaces.

In the future, users can go on line and order customized screen with unique graphics made from their desired characters.

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http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_set.asp?set_id=284731&individual_id=190163

Revive

Revive is a series of glass vases as second life of wine bottles.
Die cutting and sandblasting adds different look to the bottles.

The graphic on each vase represents five major air pollutants, PM10, SO2, NO2, CO, O3 and the cause of those pollutants.
Most of the cause are from combustion.
One can reduce certain amount of air pollutant by reusing glasses bottles and reducing the production process of making glasses.

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http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_set.asp?from_url=true&set_id=288493&individual_id=190163

Motion in Balance

Motion in Balance is a bio-mimic design project.
The movement is inspired by the motion of mudskipper.
When a mudskipper is threatened, one of its reaction is to open its fins rapidly in order to disperse other species.

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