DESIGN SHANGHAI 2015
COLLECTIBLE DESIGN HALL AND MUST-SEE
CHINESE DESIGNERS
MARCH 2015
MUST-SEE CHINESE DESIGNERS AT DESIGN SHANGHAI
China’s design scene is experiencing a very exciting time, producing a range of home-grown talent
that has an appreciation for quality and craftsmanship. Design Shanghai (27-30 March) will
showcase a wealth of the best design names that China has to offer.
From one-off and limited edition collectible design pieces to new furniture ranges, Design Shanghai
promises to be the place to be to discover cutting edge Chinese design.
The use of quality material is common amongst the different approaches by emerging Chinese
designers exhibiting at Design Shanghai. Frank Chou founded Frank Chou Design Studio in 2012 in
Beijing. His collection, on display in the Contemporary Design Hall, is characterised by the use of
wool, quality metals and dark shades. The Kuan Chair, Ring Lamp, Nov Sofa and Ping Screen form a
subtle yet elegant collection combining western and oriental cultures, representing a style Frank
refers to as ‘contemporary oriental manner’.
Shanghai-based design studio Design MVW, founded by Ming Xu and Virginie Moriette, will unveil its
‘Nothing is Everything’ collection, which includes six pieces of furniture made of Oxidized brass that
mix sculptural and artistic qualities. The studio will also launch ‘Yun’, a functional and decorative
dividing screen consisting of disc panels linked together to create an organic structure of marble and
brass.
The event will present an exciting mix of designs created with 3D technology. Zai Ye Design, a
cutting edge working platform for independent designers, will be launching a new collection of 3D
printed resin vases created with 3D City.
Well-known Chinese artist Wang Yuyang is also using 3D processes to create a site-specific work
installed inside Jean Prouvé’s 6x9 Demountable House, for Swiss luxury brand, Bally. Yuyang will
present ‘Equip’, a sculpture that reflects the aesthetics and philosophy of Jean Prouvé’s House and
its relevance in China's contemporary society. The sculpture entails a 3D process that transforms the
linear dimensions of the house through binary code, which then creates a 3D rendering. Next, local
craftsmen have translated the renderings into handmade sculptural form using various materials
specified by Yuyang such as copper, wood, steel and plastic.
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on https://bj3.infosalons.com.cn/reg/dsh15/registeren/start.aspx.
Ross Urwin, Creative Director of Design Shanghai, said:
“Design Shanghai is an incubator of local talent, where visitors can experience new products from
various emerging Chinese designers across the Contemporary and Classic halls. The four-day event
testifies the exciting shift the local design industry is going through, with creativity, crafts and
innovation combining to contribute, alongside the already strong manufacturing industry, to one of the
most exciting changes China is currently experiencing.”
The Contemporary and Classic halls include Chinese designers and brands such as MRT Design,
MZGF Furniture, Amelie Shen, ZP&PY, Yi Yang Yi Sheng, Zai Ye Design, Design Republic, and
many more.
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COLLECTIBLE DESIGN HALL
The Collectible Design Hall at Design Shanghai will launch for the first time in China a platform to
explore the realm of limited edition design and its crossovers between the art and design world from
China and the West. The hall will showcase top designers and galleries that represent the best of
collectible design from Europe, the US and the Asia Pacific region with a special focus on China.
Morgan Morris, Director and Curator of the Collectible Design Hall, has selected some of today’s
most exciting designers and galleries to be showcased within this new initiative for a collectible design
hub in Shanghai.
Morris said: “We are excited to present the new wave of Chinese designers working with limited
edition collectible design in a rigorous creative manner that are currently launching a new trend in
China and bringing this arena to the forefront. The emerging talents that will be exhibited present new
design values to the rest of the world that are ‘created in China’ not ‘made in China’. Chinese
designers across the Collectible Design Hall include Shao Fan, Song Tao, Shi Jianmin, Jing Jing
(Naihan Li), Liu Feng and Guo Bin to name a few.”
The hall will showcase top designers and their representative galleries including Carpenters
Workshop Gallery; Zaha Hadid, represented by David Gill; John C Taylor Ltd; Marcel Wanders
for Baccarat, Christofle and Personal Editions; Long Ji Zao Ban; Method Studio and Xin Dong
Cheng Space for Contemporary Art.
Internationally known designer Marcel Wanders will present collectible designs specially created for
Baccarat and Christofle, together with his Personal Editions. Wanders will display a selection of “One
Minute Delft” pieces alongside a new edition of his Delft Blue chandelier.
Zaha Hadid’s design will be presented by the David Gill Gallery, including the extraordinary Mercuric
marble table collection, produced in Italy by Citc. Hadid’s Luna table, Calla fireplace and Tela shelving
system will also be on display. David Gill is a pioneering gallerist offering 20th Century and
contemporary design, who produced some of the first furniture collections from Zaha Hadid to Mattia
Bonetti.
Artist and designer Arik Levy will be represented by the Louise Alexander Gallery. Levy’s signature
Rock pieces, light sculptures, installations and other works, such as the Fractal Cloud will also be on
show in the Collectible Design Hall.
Bridging the design gap between China and the rest of the world is the Xin Dong Cheng Space for
Contemporary Art, founded in 2000 in Beijing. Xin Dong Cheng will bring together the works of three
generations of Chinese designers, from Shao Fan to Shi Jianmin and Guo Bin.
Highlighting the historical links between France and Shanghai, Shanghai Art Deco will show iconic
historical collectible furniture from the Art Deco period made in Shanghai in the 1930’s. Key collectible
design pieces in the inimitable “Shanghai style” will be shown for the first time in the Collectible
Design Hall.
Carpenters Workshop Gallery, known for producing and exhibiting functional sculptures by
international rising and established artists, will present works by Humberto & Fernando Campana,
Stuart Haygarth and Studio Drift amongst others. Carpenters Workshop Gallery’s main aim is to
transcend borders, allowing visitors to experience the intersection between art and design.
Gallery All the first Beijing-Los Angeles based limited edition design gallery will present iconic works
from the famous crate series by the Beijing designer Jing Jing (Naihan Li) alongside cutting edge 3D
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printed limited edition pieces by Zhang Zoujie. They will also show some of the best in US design
talent with works by the Haas Brothers and David Wiseman.
In addition to a wonderful selection of galleries, there will be the presence of independent designers.
Dr John C Taylor’s Dragon Chronophage clock will be making a bold statement with its vast goldplated face. Making its Asia debut, Pavlo Schtakleff, co-founder and creative force behind luxury
furniture brand Sé, will show pieces from Collection III by Nika Zupanc, celebrating the Collection’s
launch in the Asian market.
UK-based designers will also be making a debut at Design Shanghai 2015, showcasing some of the
most prestigious hand crafted, design pieces on offer. Scotland based designer-makers Method
Studio will be presenting a bespoke set of three trunks, collectively known as JOHN WALKER &
SONS™ Master Blender's Trunks, for Johnnie Walker House, lovingly handcrafted over 600 hours
from a single oak tree sourced from the Scottish Highlands. Bertram Whitford, a trained
cabinetmaker who creates bespoke, handmade furniture for private clients in the UK and abroad from
his studio in London, will be launching the Stealm Desk and the Steam mirrors, which both
incorporate a steam bending technique using English elm.
The Collectible Design Hall will also showcase designers represented by 409, Blue Shanghai White,
Concavo-Convex Furniture, Design MVW, Fine Furniture Maker Ltd, Paere Dansk, Persian classic
Carpets, Peter Linnett, Purejade by Ana Fatia & André Aquilino (WW Partners LDA), Long Ji Zao
Ban, Shun Art Gallery, Studio Integrate and X+Q Art.
Design Shanghai
27 – 30 March 2015
Shanghai Exhibition Centre
Jingan District, Shanghai, China
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR – ROSS URWIN
Known as a design maverick in the lifestyle industry, Ross Urwin has influenced many luxury retailers,
including Lane Crawford and Liberty of London, having led the market with his visionary approach to
retail and design and transforming stores into unexpected, engaging consumer experiences. He is
renowned for his innovative edit of art, contemporary design and vintage finds.
Over the last 25 years, Ross has successfully repositioned various luxury retail businesses and
international profiles, leading to heightened brand awareness, greater consumer confidence and
significant turnover increase. Ross has been sharing his expertise in the luxury market with various
design brands. He is the founding Creative Director at Infrastructure – a leading creative agency
based in Hong Kong specializing in branding, repositioning and experience in the retail and hospitality
sector. At present he is consulting for retailers, hoteliers, restaurateurs, artists and independent
labels, including a design-led social enterprise called 'Kanjian Creations' that is dedicated to
supporting and conserving traditional Chinese craftsmanship.
DIRECTOR AND CURATOR OF THE COLLECTIBLE DESIGN HALL – MORGAN MORRIS
Morgan Morris began her career at Sotheby’s in London in the late 80’s and then worked with Leo
Castelli to open his Paris office in the early 1990’s. She was very involved in the contemporary gallery
scene during the also worked with Daniel Templon Gallery and Karsten Greve Gallery.
Her involvement with the Chinese cultural scene began over 13 years ago when she moved to Italy
and began to work as a key player in cultural event production for groups between China and Italy
such as Bologna Fiere and Shanghai's SH Contemporary, Art Beijing and Photo Beijing. Morgan was
also the Chinese PR representative for Cinecitta Film studios as well as the Chinese PR
representative for mayor of Rome, Walter Veltroni's office where she focused on cultural exchanges
between Italy and China in the fields of contemporary art, music, fashion and film. Currently, Morgan
is the director and co-founder of Perfect Crossovers, a Paris and Beijing based consultancy group
providing global solutions specialised within the cultural and creative industries.
Design Shanghai
Design Shanghai is China’s leading international design event, breaking new ground and setting a
precedent in China’s ever-growing design community.
Showcasing the best design brands from across the globe, Design Shanghai provides a unique and
exciting platform to network and establish long-term business relations with China’s top architects,
interior designers, property developers, retailers and private buyers.
Website: www.designshowshanghai.com
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Media 10
Founded ten years ago Media 10 Limited is the most decorated media and events company in the
UK. Media 10 Ltd has fast become one of the leading players in the media and events industry as a
result of running some of the most iconic and successful magazines and events in the country,
including Grand Designs magazine, Icon magazine, Grand Designs Live and the world’s oldest
consumer exhibition: The Ideal Home Show. Other events in Media 10’s portfolio include 100%
Design, 100% Optical, Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model Live, Clerkenwell Design Week, The
London Design Trail, Grand Designs Awards, Icon Awards, Destination Star Trek and Coronation
Festival at Buckingham Palace.
As a privately-owned company based in Loughton, Essex, Media 10 employs over 200 talented
people to run a growing portfolio of 17 live events, 21 websites and seven magazines. In the ten years
the company has been running, the company has seen its turnover, profits, portfolio and staff
numbers grow at a dramatic rate and it now has over one million visitors in attendance at Media 10
events and its publications have over three million readers.
Media 10 Ltd now has a company registered in China in order to launch further events and
exhibitions. 10 Media Shanghai was granted a business license as a wholly owned foreign enterprise
in 2014 and has permanent offices and staff based in Shanghai.
Website: www.media-ten.com
HEADLINE SPONSOR
Jaguar Land Rover in China
As a trustworthy, long-term partner and global brand, Jaguar Land Rover is deeply committed to
building a strong presence within local communities. In July 2010, Jaguar Land Rover established a
National Sales Company in China with headquarters in Shanghai, in response to the country’s rapid
development. The company currently also has 4 regional offices in China, located in Beijing,
Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu.
To get closer to customers, Jaguar Land Rover is relentlessly enhancing service quality by expanding
its dealership network across China; by the end of September 2014, Jaguar Land Rover China had
appointed 248 authorised dealers, more than 160 of which were already in operation, covering more
than 90 cities across the country. To better meet the demands of Chinese consumers, Jaguar Land
Rover established a joint venture company with Chery Automobile Company Ltd and in 2012 laid the
foundation stone for a new manufacturing facility in China.
Corporate social responsibility and sustainable development is very important to Jaguar Land Rover.
In May 2014, Jaguar Land Rover China and the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation (CSCLF)
launched the Jaguar Land Rover China Children & Youth Dream Fund with its the slogan “Inspiring
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