CONCEPT STATEMENT:

'Hortus,' derived from the Latin word for 'garden,' is more than just a lampshade; it becomes an intimate space for shared activities. Recent research highlights a trend of couples establishing homes and families together. However, after 3 years, intimacy in the relationship may gradually decline.

This innovative DIY design set offers fresh opportunities for users to nurture, engage, and revive their intimacy. The lampshade's wooden structure, free of glue, allows users to weave rattan-shaped fabric onto the frame, creating personalized lampshades. The kit includes flower and birdshaped magnets and cards, enabling users to infuse sentiments and memories, and fostering shared experiences with their partners.

As users continually infuse memories and emotions into the lampshade, it transcends its role as mere illumination; 'Hortus' evolves into a 'Home Garden,' cultivating and preserving the intimate bond between two family members.

PROJECT SPECS:

Plywood with Birch veneer, Clothes' Interfacing fabric, Paper and MDF

BIO: Terry, a London-based Hong Kong industrial designer, He specializes in products, furniture, design sustainability, and strategic design. Terry excels in contextual understanding and refining aesthetics. His strategic thinking leads to innovative, elegantly simple, and impactful designs. With several years of experience in the design industry, he embarked on a postgraduate journey at Kingston University London, where he completed his master's degree in 2023.

Website: terrydesignworks.myportfolio.com

Instagram: @terry_designworks

ORIGIN: Hong Kong