Gary Xinyu Gao
BIO
As an industrial designer, I am passionate about leveraging my creativity and imagination to craft innovative products that meet user requirements and exceed business expectations. I have found the journey of transforming a concept into a production-ready product is fulfilling and a true form of art. I am enthusiastic about utilizing my skills and experience to produce impactful designs that make a difference.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
SÙ
“Sù" is a sculptural chair that embodies the intersection of contemporary art and functional design. Inspired by Shibari, a Japanese art of rope bondage, the chair takes its name from the Pinyin of the Chinese character Shù (束), and combines it with two of the main elements of shibari, "suspension" and "submission". It transcends the role of furniture to become a statement piece. It not only uses shibari techniques to create the structure of the seat but also incorporates the philosophical and aesthetic essence of shibari into the design elements. A fusion of art and utility, "Sù" is a unique attempt to explore how cultural techniques can inspire and transform functional objects into expressive, interactive sculptural art.
FEATURED Work
Title: Sù
Dimensions: 31 x 31.5 x 59 in.
Year: 2024
Materials: Stainless steel, nylon rope, leather, foam, plywood, Petg carbon fiber plastic, 3D printing, CNC
Title: Sù, detail
Dimensions: 31 x 31.5 x 59 in.
Year: 2024
Materials: Stainless steel, nylon rope, leather, foam, plywood, Petg carbon fiber plastic, 3D printing, CNC
Title: Sù
Dimensions: 31 x 31.5 x 59 in.
Year: 2024
Materials: Stainless steel, nylon rope, leather, foam, plywood, Petg carbon fiber plastic, 3D printing, CNC
Title: Sù, detail
Dimensions: 31 x 31.5 x 59 in.
Year: 2024
Materials: Stainless steel, nylon rope, leather, foam, plywood, Petg carbon fiber plastic, 3D printing, CNC
Title: Sù, detail
Dimensions: 31 x 31.5 x 59 in.
Year: 2024
Materials: Stainless steel, nylon rope, leather, foam, plywood, Petg carbon fiber plastic, 3D printing, CNC