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Editorial analysis for designers, studios, brands and clients — grounded in Chinese projects, practice and spatial culture.Ideas · Aug 11, 2026
Why Designers Need to Sell Outcomes, Not Styles
Clients may arrive with a style in mind, but style alone does not explain what a space needs to achieve. The stronger conversation begins with everyday life: how people move, work, gather and feel. This article looks at why design becomes more valuable when it is presented through the changes it makes possible.Ideas · Aug 10, 2026
Local Culture Without Decorative Clichés
Making a space feel local does not begin with a roofline, a screen pattern or a familiar colour. It begins with how people gather, how buildings respond to climate, and what local materials and skills can support. Looking at recent Chinese projects, this essay asks how cultural identity can be present without being reduced to decoration.Ideas · Aug 10, 2026
AI Has Made Images Cheap. Can It Make Design Better?
Generative tools can turn a loose idea into a convincing image within minutes. What they cannot confirm is whether a space will work, be buildable or feel right in its setting. This essay looks at where AI can help Chinese design studios explore and communicate, and where human judgement still has to lead.The weekly field note
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