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Bundshop Relaunches as Curated Portal to China Design

Shanghai based Bundshop, e-tailer of curated Designed in China products and fashion, have recently re-launched with a slightly different, more exclusive format. As described in the Core77 article, Bundshop are now featuring a new design from China, daily. The shop is currently invitation only, and with the first 10,000 members, they plan on offering free worldwide shipping.

With products as intriguing and iconic as Carl Liu’s Shanghai Breeze fan, and the Kettle Lamp by Jonas’ Designs, Bundshop is positioning itself to be the taste curator of modern Chinese design.

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This ride was built up for Shane with some deluxe components The frame was hand torched only at the lugs. It makes for an incredible detail, and with the hard-ano rims this bike is easily one of [Factory Five's] nicest builds to date!

Fixed-Gear Bikes Gaining Popularity Amongst Chinese and Expat Riders Alike

A recent article in Jing Daily about fixed wheel bicycle culture in Beijing, including fixie bike polo, has whet my appetite for and nudged me ever closer to ditching my 21 gear mountain bike in favor of a single speed, fixed-gear road bike. I’ll admit it: there’s something beautifully elegant and minimalistic about fixed-gear bikes. They are usually devoid of mechanical complication, with the most fanatical fixie purists eschewing even brakes (something that I cannot fathom in the sudden stop and go nature of Shanghai city riding). With no cables, gear levers, derailleurs, or shock absorbers to add weight, complexity, and clutter up the visual purity of the bike, you’re left with a beautifully clean geometric shape.

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Cheeky Moon Cakes from Hong Kong

This is an oldie, but goodie: It’s moon cake time again, and amidst the overabundance of self-important, lavish, and outrageously expensive moon cakes, are a small collection of moon cakes with a (literally) cheeky sense of humor Jump to the Found in Hong Kong blog to read all about it.

A model wears a design by Fake Natoo, a fashion label that uses materials destined for the dump. Provided to China Daily

From Garbage to Garments

Chinese fashion designers and entrepreneurs are upcycling and recycling old clothes into new garments to help both the planet and their local communities.

Read the full story by Tiffany Tan at China Daily.

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Xue Meng’s Product Design Work

Xue Meng is a Dahlian born industrial designer, graduated from the Tsinghua University, who currently works at Idea International Japan. Before he worked at ZTE,where he designed the successful mobile phone ZTE C150 model.

Visit the portfolio of Xue Meng

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101 Creative Hats

101 Creative Hats is a collection of trendy hats, each with a different personality. The colorful hats are created by CloudFactory that promotes green and healthy life style by using the most environmentally friendly production line, which results into zero pollution and zero energy waste!

Designed by Cloud Factory

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Mad Rabbit Kicking Tiger

Founded by 2 American architects working in Shanghai, Mad Rabbit Kicking Tiger (MRKT) dares to make everyday objects and accessories unusual and innovative by using bold colors, unconventional materials, and primitive construction/ craftsmanship. Mad Rabbit does not follow trends, but creates them .

Visit the official site of MRKT

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THEN Shop

The THEN Creative initiated the original brand THEN which is dedicated to brainstorming creative design ideas and then using those ideas to produce consumer goods that make life more relaxed and enjoyable.

The THEN Creative is advocated to a design philosophy that focuses on a balanced, natural and liberal lifestyle.

Designed by THEN Creative

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Puzhen Collection

The Puzhen collection consists of aroma diffusers, tea culture, ceramics and porcelain (tea ware), linen, lamps, health care, music and garments. The company aims at inspiring the simplicity and purity of the body and mind, and promoting a harmonious and natural way of living in the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Check all the products at Puzhen