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The Decomponent series is a collection of furniture inspired by the unique aesthetics of traditional wooden lattice furniture. It is specifically based on the concept that the arrangement of wooden lattice invokes a distinctive Eastern and classical sense of beauty. While maintaining the arrangement of wooden lattice, the design transforms elements such as form, function, material, and color into a modern context, allowing traditional and contemporary aesthetics to coexist harmoniously.

The Column Mini Shelf is a product made using lumber and HPL (High-Pressure Laminate) plywood. It draws inspiration from the process of creating concrete pillars and architectural columns in the form of a mini shelf. This mini shelf is designed with the idea that the pillars and top surface structurally support each other, allowing the structure itself to become a key visual element in the product. Each pillar is individually designed and produced to be modular, resulting in slightly different column structures depending on the configuration. The circular part of the pillar serves both as a functional component for compatibility with other products in the Column series, such as the Wall Shelf, and as a graphic element that enhances the Eastern aesthetic.

The modular shelving unit, Stretching, is designed to be easily disassembled and assembled by anyone during the module configuration process, without the need for separate connectors or bonds. Its modular format allows consumers to create their own shelves by arranging and selecting colors according to their preferences. Additionally, the straightforward disassembly and assembly process enables easy transportation and mobility, allowing users to adapt of the shelf purpose and shape to changes in their living environment. This embodies the concept of sustainable design in the user journey, as it ensures that the product can continue to serve alongside the consumer, helping them move away from excessive and unsustainable consumption habits.

["A Home of Tranquility"]
"Stripe.L" and "Stripe.H" embody the essence of "tranquility" that feels like a vacation in a resort. These products are designed to help create a space where you can comfortably work and relax at home.
Since the space within a home is often limited, we have integrated the healing qualities of a vacation into it. In doing so, we aimed to create warmth and tranquility through sustainable products that enhance versatility in their usability.
The tabletop and vertical supports are designed to visually eliminate artificial elements and highlight naturalness by combining various parts. "Stripe.H" and "Stripe.L" come in two versions: one for use as a table and the other for lounging. They are designed to bring a sense of relaxation to various spaces, harmonizing with the surroundings and offering a sense of tranquility through the comfort they provide.

The Pops Chair is a chair designed by recycling industrial rubber hoses. Rubber hoses are commonly used in industries and daily life, and they pose difficulties in waste disposal due to their rubber composition. The idea behind the Pop Chair was born from the concept of giving disposable materials a second life. Through the recycling of rubber hoses, it symbolizes the fusion of nature and human activity, represented by the mixing of various colors of paint on a palette. This concept is embodied through the creation of simple and organic patterns using rubber hoses in various colors.
The frame of the chair is made from a steel mesh structure, with each section filled with colors in a pixelated fashion, giving it a 2D graphic feel. To represent the blending of paint in a three-dimensional way, different knotting techniques were used to add texture. The Pop Chair is an environmentally conscious product that aims to create new value through recycling rubber hoses, allowing nature and people to coexist harmoniously, particularly relevant in this period of growing interest in environmental issues.

As an adult, I have often missed the times as a child when I sat on the porch at house of my grandmother, eating watermelon or taking a nap. I designed the cafe chair or solo tea chair with the intention of expressing a sense of space in the smallest of spaces, a chair, so that users can experience leisure and relaxation.
The main feature of the chair is the seat. Two long pieces of wood resemble a porch, and the angles on the seat are designed to induce comfort when seated. The asymmetrical seat allows you to feel a sense of space, and you can also use it to place clothes, bags, or a tray for placing teacups.
In a cafe setting, it can be used to hang bags or outerwear, while in the case of a solo tea chair, it allows you to quietly sip tea while gazing out the window with the tray.

This is a story about the production of chairs. As chair makers, we began to question whether chairs could exist independently of their surroundings, and we decided to convey that the act of making chairs cannot be disconnected from our relationship with the environment and its impact. Using the ubiquitous plastic chair, produced in a quantity equivalent to the entire population of world, as a reference, we created sofas of the same size and quantified the remaining sponges to form the substructure of chair. The furniture created thus serve as functional objects that convey both functionality and concept.
The juxtaposition of the hard plastic chair and the soft sponge visually highlights to users the amount of materials beyond what is visible in the manufacturing process of chair, conveying stories beyond the physical space. This work aims to represent us, the chair makers, and serves a unique role in raising awareness of our social values and environmental consciousness.

The Blur Table is a table that uses opaque acrylic and a technique that blurs the objects stored within it, as the name Blur suggests. Various objects of different shapes and colors can be placed inside to enhance both visual enjoyment and storage efficiency according to the preferences of user. Appearance features environmentally friendly coatings of the product, trendy colors, and patterns. The backs of the objects have the same color as the exterior of product, allowing them to be visually concealed when needed. The product is available in two types: wood and ABS, with various designs proposed based on their respective properties.

The Reveal Rack is a minimalistic laundry rack designed to seamlessly blend into your space without disrupting the overall mood. By simplifying the complex structural elements found in traditional products, the Reveal Rack embodies the shared values of Triple H and CAFUNE, which emphasize a passion for space, exploration, and how small changes can refresh an entire area.
Designed with consideration for utility in narrow spaces, the Reveal Rack is suitable as a drying rack for single-person households and can also serve as an extra drying rack or over-the-door shelf for multi-person households. It is crafted from wood and metal materials to naturally complement a variety of space aesthetics.

With the increasing use of modular furniture that can be flexibly adapted to various spaces, this is a design for modular furniture suitable for cafes with high foot traffic. This furniture is designed to accommodate both single individuals and groups, allowing for easy adjustments to create the desired cafe atmosphere.
The modular design incorporates lower spaces between modules where customers can conveniently place their bags or trays. The tables and chairs are integrated in a way that creates visually intriguing configurations. This furniture not only offers practicality but also adds a dynamic and artistic touch to the ambiance of cafe.

Extension is a side table that offers a fresh interpretation of space expansion through the reflection on its surface. It features six enclosed spaces that convey a sense of openness and depth through the play of reflections.
The narrow and elongated design of the column allows for the placement of books and decorative objects on the tabletop. Extension is made of stainless steel, with a hairline finish on the column and a polished finish on the bottom surface, creating a reflective effect that makes the structure appear to extend endlessly. Moreover, the design of Extension avoids processes like powder coating or staining that could contribute to environmental pollution, emphasizing the natural beauty of the material while also promoting sustainability.

Design for Disposal

We aimed to emphasize the ease of recycling after a product reaches the end of its lifespan. Even with plastic as the primary material, we utilized screw joint technology to allow sturdy assembly without the need for additional materials like bolts or nuts. This design choice ensures that even after a lifespan has ended of product, each part can be easily separated for a smooth recycling process, making it more environmentally friendly both in the process and the outcome.
Screw joint technology has already been used in traditional woodworking. By applying it to plastic product design, we aimed to enhance the connection with sustainable materials. This innovative technology guarantees both product durability and ease of assembly while offering various design possibilities. It can be extended to other products and holds the potential for collaborations with existing plastic manufacturing brands.

TATE is a modular furniture piece that combines strength, practicality, and structural beauty to naturally enhance any space as a focal point. Taking inspiration from architect Toyota Municipal Museum of Yoshio Taniguchi, as well as Barcelona Pavilion of Mies van der Rohe, the design concept focuses on achieving harmony between form and function, emphasizing structural elements.
Crafted from stainless steel, TATE showcases clean lines, durability, and precise proportions, evoking a sense of sculptural elegance. The assembly method is precisely executed and left exposed in the design, allowing users to develop a direct sense of trust and confidence in the furniture.

The artwork 무쇠 (Wood+Iron) is a modern interpretation of the traditional Korean side table called 서안 (Seoan). It incorporates elements of well-tempered chair from Ron Arad , particularly the curved features, into the basic design while transforming the traditional shape into a fresh and contemporary form. The use of black Ebonizing finish adds a subdued yet sophisticated color palette to the piece.
This side table is designed to serve various functions based on the needs of user, making it a versatile object that can also be appreciated as a work of art.

This floral stool is inspired by flowers and designed to break away from the conventional furniture structure where the tabletop and legs are typically joined. Instead, it maximizes the organic curves found in nature, moving away from the usual structural elements.
The final form is created by combining three laminated bending pieces, and when viewed from above, it resembles the shape of a flower. The graceful, curving lines from the legs to the tabletop evoke the image of a flower. In addition to aesthetics, this floral stool places emphasis on productivity in its design. The lamination bending technique allows for efficient mass production, saving both time and cost. This approach ensures a unified design while maintaining aesthetics and usability, facilitating high-volume production in the future.

These mirrors come in an oval-shaped frame available in three wood colors: black, white, and beige. What stands out about these mirrors is the ring portion of the mirror. It uses contrasting cords that strongly stand out against the frame, creating a definitive focal point in your possession and space. The design and concept of these mirrors evoke earlier works of Vinny, the Shang Shang Hole and Shang Shang Corner series, providing a feeling of being sucked into the “hole” from mirror. Through this, users are encouraged to engage in exciting and imaginative experiences that go beyond reality. We do not limit your imagination, we merely provide the hole for you to explore.

Have you ever thought about the elasticity of rubber bands? In various situations, you might need the right level of tightness, like when sealing a bag to keep snacks from getting stale, or loosely holding your hair for a brief moment during a meal to prevent it from falling into your food. What if you could visually determine how stretchy a rubber band is with just a glance?
Dot-Dashed Rubber Bands represent differences in elasticity with the spacing of dots and dashes on the band. With this design, you can instantly gauge the level of elasticity without having to stretch it manually. The idea of being able to finely choose the elasticity you need provides a sense of reassurance. Moreover, is not it just fun that the rubber band is dotted and dashed? This design adds an element of excitement to the world of loose rubber bands, injecting some tension into it.

The "Tea Object" has been designed to allow for the enjoyment of the true essence of tea leaves in a convenient manner without the need for a formal tea set. By incorporating a strainer, tea leaves can be placed inside, and when hot water is poured, it results in a delicious cup of tea. The components have been minimized, combining a cup with an inner strainer, and a lid.
The design of the cup is simple, but it includes markings on the inside that resemble a scale. These markings are created due to variations in outer thickness of the cup, and they serve the purpose of allowing users to gauge the right amount of water by looking at the markings inside the cup. After drinking the tea, users can also feel the taste of the tea on their fingertips when washing the cup, intentionally designed for this sensory experience.
Furthermore, efforts were made to minimize waste in the packaging as much as possible. The components are securely fixed within a wooden box that can be used permanently. The packaging material is cloth, which can be repurposed as a "Tea Mat."

The Fossil Shell Tray is a glass tray created using the slumping technique. This technique involves shaping glass by allowing it to slump and conform to the intricacies of the mold, which is reminiscent of the characteristics of fossils.
The inner surface of the tray features wrinkles and organic shapes, with detailed elements. In contrast, the outer frame and silhouette maintain a refined form, ensuring that it blends well with any space while preserving its character. As the first object in the Fossil series, it reinterprets the sculptural features found in shells through the unique design language of Toyo Gagu Club .

The Lumino Watch offers an experience of focusing on the various colors of the sky that appear as time flows. It features two discs representing the hour and minute hands, which overlap and separate from each other repeatedly, symbolizing the changing nature of time.
This watch is characterized by the rotation of the discs, resulting in both color and form changes, revealing a new appearance in the space every hour. Instead of providing precise timekeeping, it emphasizes the importance of having a sense of tranquility, similar to the ever-changing sky, without being bound by time.
To achieve the color scheme, color chips of traditional Korean paper, Hanji, were created and printed using a heat transfer technique. The production process was simplified to increase efficiency and reduce color variations that can occur through hand coloring. Additionally, three color options were made available to suit various wall environments.