Since 2021, Cui Zhihua have been running his design and research studio in Jingdezhen. The studio is based on the research and design transformation of materials and traditional handicrafts, and focuses on the exploration and practice of sustainable design.
Having worked and studied in many countries such as China, Germany, Thailand, etc., he was deeply influenced by different cultures for a long time. Therefore, while engaged in commercial design, he has always paid attention to the research and design transformation of traditional handicraft and materials behind Chinese culture. At present, he has always been committed to the personal research and design experiments in China and Germany.while ensuring the practicability of the design products, he also gives consideration to the cultural self-identification, so that the products can be better integrated into the modern home.
When he first entered the industry, Cui Zhihua participated in DesignShanghai 2020 as Talents and received a lot of praise and was reported by international professional design media such as Wallpaper 、Elle decor and Rayli home.
Cui Zhihua Studio is currently located in Shanghai, China and has always insisted on studying materials and handicrafts, and also provides customers with product design 、 brand strategy and upgrade services.
At the same time, with a focus on applying meaningful human-centered and elegant design, Zhihua strives to deliver impactful and innovative design at the intersection between physical, digital and service experiences. Currently , as an industrial designer at Panasonic China, Zhihua co-builds and leads the growth of ID portfolio of Health, maternity, pet and vacuum product lines.
ABOUT
BIOGRAPHY
Academy of Art and Design (Kunsthochschule Kassel) in Kassel, Germany, Department of Product Design,
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Diplom Designer (Ba&Ma)
Northeast Forestry University in China, Department of Industrial Design,
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B.Eng
As an senior industrial designer at Panasonic China, responsible for Part of the day-to-day management of the department such as project and personnel management and recruitment. Be also responsible for Project management, design system establishment and design of product line such as vacuum cleaners, health, pets and maternal and infant products. Participated in the design of beauty products and washing machines.
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2023 -Now
Set up own studio for design practice and cultural observation
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2018 - 2023
worked for
Düsseldorf based design agency Squareone、Frankfurt based studio Sebastian Herkner 、China& North Aisa design center of Panasonic、global design agency designaffairs of Accenture in Shanghai、Xiamen based furniture brand WUU and Bangkok based Brand Qualy Design
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2021 -Now
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1995
Born in Yueyang, China
Sustainable Design Exhibition of Red dot museum, Chengdu
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2023
Paris Design Week, Paris, France
EXHIBITIONS
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2020
CIFF Guangzhou 2022, Guangzhou,China
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2022
Rundgang, Kassel, Germany
Designshanghai 2021, Shanghai, China
CIFF Guangzhou 2021, Guangzhou, China
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2021
Designshanghai 2020, Shanghai,China
LECTURES, TALKS
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2021
Shandong University, Jinan, China
Museum of Waste, Changsha, China
CIFF Guangzhou, Guangzhou, China
Drowm Education,Changsha,China
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2020
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2022
Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, China
Panasonic
PROJECT WITH
Bechester Village
Rosenthal
Cuunion
Jzhome
Wallpaperstore
Sixteen Utensil
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2021
PRESS
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2022
Rayli Home Magazine - OCT. 2021 - P15
WGSN China - Design Trend report - JUN. 2021
Rayli Home Magazine - FEB. 2021 - Interview P22
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2020
AD China - AUG. 2021