This set is inspired by traditional Chinese Taoism, aiming to integrate ancient Zen philosophies into modern lifestyles. The focus is on offering decolonized designs that blend historical ideologies with contemporary aesthetics, enriching living spaces with a sense of peace and cultural heritage.

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Family Of Objects

Home Decor Set

This set is inspired by traditional Chinese Taoism, aiming to integrate ancient Zen philosophies into modern lifestyles. The focus is on offering decolonized designs that blend historical ideologies with contemporary aesthetics, enriching living spaces with a sense of peace and cultural heritage.

Decolonization

noun

In design language...

"Decolonize design" is a concept in the field of design that seeks to challenge and rethink the traditional, often Western-centric approaches and standards that have dominated the discipline.

Cultural Inclusivity

Promotes the inclusion and recognition of diverse cultural perspectives, traditions, and practices in design. This goes beyond mere representation, aiming to integrate non-Western and indigenous design principles and aesthetics on an equal footing.

Critiquing Colonial Legacies

Decolonizing design involves critically analyzing how colonial histories have shaped design practices and ideologies. It seeks to uncover and challenge the biases and power imbalances that have been perpetuated through design.

Critiquing Colonial Legacies

Decolonizing design involves critically analyzing how colonial histories have shaped design practices and ideologies. It seeks to uncover and challenge the biases and power imbalances that have been perpetuated through design.

Typology

This home decor set is inspired by traditional Chinese Taoism, aiming to integrate ancient Zen philosophies into modern lifestyles. Aiming to transform intangible Taoist philosophies into tangible objects, this approach facilitates greater acceptance and understanding of these philosophies within Western culture.

Sustainable and Ethical Practices

Decolonizing design often aligns with sustainable and ethical design practices, recognizing the importance of ecological balance and the responsible use of resources, which are principles deeply rooted in many non-Western cultures.

Form Finding

Process

High-Fidelity Prototype

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