DAN CUI
      DESIGN

CONCEPTUAL is the connective tissue to my body of work — that this category is the most populous is a testament to my philosophy in design. The creation of products and experiences must be layered, imbued with meaning that might stand out to its audience or built with ideas that might be appreciated by its owners.


Completed 04.2022



KOMOREBI is a piece intended to bring attention to one’s relationship with their furniture. Sitting low to the ground, with an angular metal “second skin”, the table’s limited functionality forces one to be more intentional and creative when using its surfaces and angles.




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An “architectural allegory”, Material Decay: The Impermanence of Man is a sculptural work for USM Modular Furniture’s  HUE+MAN Design Competition, part of their exhibit at DesignMiami 2021.





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Magic and mysticism in the digital age — does our new context invite novel ways of perceiving and understanding signs? The Spirit of Unix is a conversational experience, leading one through the interpretation of digital “superstitions”.





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Completed 04.2021
Conversation is intuitive, vibrant, and emotionally-driven. Streamline looks to bring those elements of communication into the digital space — allowing people to connect through non-verbal, sensory interactions.





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