Cabas Life: A Multi-Purpose Furniture Design by Gray Zeng

A Life Aesthetics Article with International and Oriental Charm

The design of Cabas Life was inspired by the need for convenience, multi-functionality, and aesthetics in everyday life. Gray Zeng, the designer, realized during his travels that products with single functions were not convenient and took up too much space. This led him to the idea of designing something that would be convenient, multi-purpose, and visually appealing.

Cabas Life is a unique furniture design that combines essential functions such as illumination, charging, and tea art. It is a life aesthetics article that seamlessly blends international and oriental charm. The designer, Gray Zeng, aimed to create a product that would enhance the modern lifestyle while incorporating elements of traditional oriental aesthetics.

The realization of Cabas Life involved the use of metal and baking paint. The design is available in three colors: black, green, and orange. With dimensions of Width 310mm, Depth 200mm, and Height 560mm, it is compact yet functional, making it suitable for various living spaces.

The integration of lighting, charging, and teaism in Cabas Life ensures that it meets the indispensable needs of modern life. It is a smart article that not only serves practical purposes but also adds value to our daily lives.

The design process for Cabas Life began in July 2017 in China and was completed in October 2017, also in China. Gray Zeng and his team worked diligently to create a product that would address the shortcomings of existing mono-functional living articles and cater to the diverse and fast-paced lifestyles of today.

Cabas Life draws inspiration from traditional oriental aesthetics, specifically the appearance of normal hampers. By combining these traditional elements with functions suitable for modern life, Gray Zeng has successfully created an intelligent article that enhances the overall quality of life.

The design of Cabas Life presented several challenges, including the need to overcome the prevalence of mono-functional and uninspiring living articles in the market. Gray Zeng's innovative approach and attention to detail allowed him to create a design that not only meets the demands of modern life but also adds a touch of elegance and sophistication.

Cabas Life has been recognized for its outstanding design and creativity. It was awarded the Bronze A' Furniture Design Award in 2019. This prestigious accolade is bestowed upon designs that demonstrate ingenuity, resourcefulness, and a commitment to improving the quality of life. Cabas Life stands as a testament to the fusion of art, science, design, and technology.

Image Credits: Photographer Gary, 2017


Project Details and Credits

Project Designers: Gary Zeng
Image Credits: Image #1,2,3,4,5: Photographer Gary , 2017.
Project Team Members: Gary Zeng
Project Name: Cabas Life
Project Client: Gary Zeng


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