LEGACY BEYOND ASIA - Mirror Space Time

Mirror Space Time

Industrial

Area

China

Year

2025

Award

WINNER

Affiliation

Tongji University

Designer

Chuheng He

English

The Mirror Space-Time series includes the timepiece Mirror-Clock and its showcase Mirror-Stand. The clock reflects time with two circular mirrors, while the stand wraps the space with a spherical mirror. The two form a timing device, conveying the concept of the intersection of time and space through mirror reflection. As a series of devices, it can be placed at specific locations in space. The user approaches the Mirror-Stand and stands at a specific angle, observing the Mirror-Clock in it to read the accurate time. The process of users searching for time and space in the mirror brings a new ritualistic experience to the act of reading.

Native

"镜·时空"系列设计作品包含计时器"镜·钟"与展台"镜·台"。"镜·钟"以两片圆形镜面反射出时间，"镜·台"以球形镜面包裹住空间。二者相互呼应，组成了一个计时装置，通过镜面的反射传达出时与空交错的概念。 "镜·钟"是由两个圆形镜面和一根竖直的指针组成的计时器，观测者只有通过特定角度才可观测到确切的时间。其创造了一种计时的新形式，同时使得读时变得具有仪式感。 “镜·台”是用于展示计时器“镜·钟”的展台。其主体是一个经过抛光处理的镜面球壳静置在支架上，支架由六根钢管通过3D打印件、硅胶软管连接而成。简单的结构特点使其便于拆卸与组装，并且能够在运输过程中节省空间。 “镜·时空”作为一个系列家具设计，可以摆放在空间中的特定位置。用户走近“镜·台”，站在特定角度观测"镜·台"中的“镜·钟”，读出准确的时间。用户在镜中寻找时空的过程，为读时这一行为带来了具有仪式感的新体验。

Judging Comments

The Mirror Space-Time series has been acclaimed for its innovative fusion of time and space, transforming a simple timepiece into an immersive experience. By integrating mirror reflections, the design creates a ritualistic interaction, encouraging users to engage with time in a new and contemplative way. The harmonious blend of aesthetics and functionality has been commended for offering a unique spatial perspective, making it more than just a clock but an artistic exploration of perception and dimension.

Positive Comments