Design Ink
COMExploring the intersection of design practice, branding, and material culture through built work and creative processes.
Design Ink examines how designers and architects develop visual languages and brand identities that extend beyond traditional portfolios. The topic covers the strategic thinking behind studio branding, material experimentation, and the translation of design philosophy into tangible outcomes.
Members explore projects ranging from spatial installations and digital platforms to case studies of how design studios establish their own visual and material narratives. The work demonstrates how making and designing inform each other, and how community engagement and documentation become part of a studio's broader design practice.
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View all 45 journalsBeyond Recognition: How Danting Li Contributes to the Design Industry Through International Judging
Danting Li brings her multidisciplinary design expertise to international judging, contributing thoughtful perspectives on creativity, innovation, and excellence across design, technology, and business.
Blueprint of a Letterform: Artack Regular and the Architecture of Type
Exploring the shared language of structure, space, and functionality through Danting Li’s award-winning Artack Regular typeface.
Translating Intangible Heritage into Contemporary Product Design
How a contemporary blind-box gift transforms sugar painting, ancient Chinese scripts, and cultural storytelling into an interactive product experience that brings intangible heritage into everyday life.
When Making Becomes Designing
Rethinking Craft in the Age of Digital Fabrication