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PINWU Design Studio was found in base on Yuhang, Hangzhou, China, 2004. The three founding designers, Lei Zhang (China), Jovana Zhang (Serbia), Christoph John (Germany), focus on the deconstruction of Chinese traditional handicrafts and materials, applying in different areas such as art installation, furniture, traffic, space, product, graphic, brand strategy, curating and so on. The mission of PINWU Design Studio is overturning the traditional design language and creating contemporary design works base on the deconstruction research about Chinese traditional handicrafts and materials. We call it “FUTURE TRADITION”.
Founders
Three designers —— Zhang Lei, Christoph John and Jovana Zhang, with different backgrounds met in Milan. They came to Yuhang, Hangzhou in 2010 to make in-depth research of Chinese traditional handicrafts and to translate them through designs in their own ways , which has shaped today's PINWU and Róng Design Library.
| Zhang Lei |
| Zhang Lei |
Founder and Design Director of PINWU Design Studio and RONG Design Library Curator of RONG Design Exhibition
|  Christoph John |
| Christoph John |
Founder and Design Director of PINWU Design Studio and RONG Design Library
| Jovana Zhang |
| Jovana Zhang |
Founder and Design Director of PINWU Design Studio and RONG Design Library

Zhang Lei

Led PINWU to win more than 20 international design awards. Using contemporary design language to redefine the Chinese traditional materials and handcrafts. The design works have exhibited over the world, China, Italy, France, Netherlands, Greece and so on. He founded the RONG Design Library, a non-profit welfare organization with Christoph John and Jovana Zhang together.

 

Christoph John

Born in Germany and graduated in Italy DOUMUS Design Academy. He was working in Italy, Germany and Finland.

Before he studied product design at the Angewandt Kunst Schneeberg (FH), he did an apprenticeship to become a carpenter with the focus on high quality solid wood interiors. After his diploma he went to Milan for a master in car design at the Domus Academy. He gained work experience in several design studios in Germany, Finland and Italy. Since 2010 he is a part of the PINWU Design team in Hangzhou, China.

 

Jovana Zhang

Born in Serbia and graduated in Belgrade Academy of Applied Arts.

She worked in London and Milan before moving to Hangzhou, China 2010. In her work she is focused on balancing decoration, function and future tradition. Traditional material surrounding is inspiring both her work and life in China.

Partner team
Wang Xingze
Wang Xingze
With a background in engineering and business administration, he led the team to complete research of Chinese traditional handicraft in 32 provinces and regions in China, and explored the establishment of research and deconstruction methods and a database of traditional materials; promoted the application of Chinese traditional handicrafts and materials by PINWU and global designers, and managed the operation of the Róng Design Library.
Lu Jingyi
Lu Jingyi
Graduated from the Politecnico di Milano with a Master's degree in Fashion Design. Has lived and worked in Italy and China for years. Her fields include fashion design, fabric design, jewelry design, art installation, branding and design research. Led the design application of handicraft and materials in various design fields and the craft and material research at the Róng Design Library.
Clients
Media
exhibits

CEWO | Re;Collective Milan | 2023

Simmons Chair | Wandering Chair Freshman Program | 2021-2022

"Gone with the Wind" Chair | All things live-Materials and designs in the post-oil era | 2021

"Saddle" chair | Fiber Code | 2021

"CMF Trend Lab" Material and Design Trends Show | 2021

"Rong Róng" Series Design Exhibition | Milan Design Week, Paris Maison & Object, Lugano, Paris (Louvre Cruz Hall), Athens, Hong Kong, Hangzhou | 2013-2020

"The Lake" Series Design Exhibition | Design Shanghai | 2017-2019

"From Yuhang" Design Exhibition | Milan Design Week & Beijing Design Week | 2012-2013

PINWU & Masion Martin Margiela for H & M Cross-border Installation Art Exhibition | Shanghai | 2012

PINWU for FENDI "Fatto a Mano" Concept Exhibition | Hangzhou | 2011

"Yuhang, Changed by Design" Design Exhibition | Milan Design Week (SaloneSatellite)| 2011

"Reflection and Evolution" Design Exhibition | Milan Design Week (SaloneSatellite)& Dutch Design Week | 2010

"Chinese Design Rethinking" Design Exhibition | Milan Design Week (SaloneSatellite)| 2009

Awards

German Red Dot Design Award Red Dot Design Award 2021 Product Design | "Saddle AN" Chair

Global Design Best Material Research and Application in 2020 | "Saddle AN" Chair

Shenzhen Design Week 2019 Global Design Award Bronze Award

DFA Asia's Most Influential Design Award 2017 Bronze Award | The Lake Water's Life

ADCC Crystal Kirin 2017 Public Welfare and People's Livelihood Award | The Lake Water's Life

China Art Power List 2016 ART POWER 100 Art and Design Recommendation Award | Zhang Lei

ELLE Youth Design Award 2013

DFA Asia's Most Influential Design Award 2012 Merit Award | From Yuhang

International Furniture Fair Satellite Salon Exhibition Salonesatellite Design Report Award 2012 | From Yuhang

China Design Exhibition Outstanding Design Award 2012 | From Yuhang

German Red Dot Design Award Red Dot Design Award 2011 Best of the Best | "Piao Piao" Chair

German iF Design Award iF Design Award 2011 Furniture | "Piao Piao" Chair

EDIDA International Design Awards 2011 Design Rookie Young Talent of the Year | Product Logistics PINWU

German Red Dot Design Award Red Dot Design Award 2010 Design Concept | Wing Wing

DFA Asia's Most Influential Design Award 2010 Product and Industry Design | No Wu, Wing Wing

German Red Dot Design Award Red Dot Design Award 2007 Design Concept | Smart Flowepot

Bolang Design Contest BraunPrize China 2007 Product Design Award | Wash Aid

German Red Dot Design Award Red Dot Design Award 2006 Design Concept | Coil Slipper

German iF Design Award iF Design Award 2006-Material Design Award material design | PC Canvas Casing

Secure Mago, Soft Wall, The Coat of Wall, Touch and Play

Electrolux Design Silver Award 2005 | Flavor of Sunshine

Swedish National Design Award 2005 | Soft Refrigerator

Join us

material researcher

2 intermediate and senior designers

2 assistant designers

 

| | Design and Research Directions

Handicraft Materials Product Design/Furniture Design/Art Installation Design/Window and Shop Space Design/Exhibition Design/Interior Design/Visual Communication/Brand Strategy

 

| | Main jobs

1. Participate in the deconstruction research of handicraft materials in the financial design library; 2. Participate in the creation and implementation of PINWU cross-border design project of product logistics.

 

| | Professional Requirements

industrial design, architectural design, interior design, craft design, stage design, fiber art, clothing design, fabric design, furniture design, visual communication and other design, art and handicraft related majors. The design background of PINWU team in the form of product logistics is diversified. What we value more is that you have the enthusiasm of rival technology and contemporary design, and have certain practical and research results.

 

| | Capability Requirements

research ability, hand-drawing ability, practical creation ability of applied materials, plane and three-dimensional software ability, teamwork ability, leadership or collaboration ability, excellent working habits, and independent living ability.

 

Designer (Space and Product 3D Modeling Direction) 1 Person

| | Main jobs

1. In the design project, undertake the work of 3D modeling, and participate in the production and execution; 2. Participate in the whole process from the initial creation of the design, to the deepening of the drawings, and finally to the completion of the production.

| | Professional background

industrial design, interior design, etc

| | Skill Requirements

rhinoceros or related 3D software modeling ability, good communication ability, understanding of material technology, ability to solve structural and production problems; Have a high degree of enthusiasm for design and production, material application and structural design.

 

curatorial and communications assistant

| | Main jobs

1. Mainly assist the work of exhibition and media directors; 2. Participate in projects: design exhibitions, resident designers, design project-related activities, etc.; 3. Work content: research, planning, preparation, exhibition layout, execution of design exhibitions and related activities, and interface between designers and media, etc. At the same time, they will also participate in the operation, reception and tour of the design library.

| | Job Requirements

1. Major is not limited. What we value more is your love for traditional culture, handicraft, design and exhibition, as well as your time and practice. Give priority to design and art history theory, curation, media and other related majors, as well as applicants with practical experience in art and design; 2. Exhibitions and activities are our expressions of self-research and design results, and complicated work will continue to challenge your patience and determination; 3. Learning is also a kind of ability. If you are willing to understand deeply and explore with us, I believe you will have great gains; 4. It is better to have certain oral and written English communication skills.

 

intern

Direction 1: Design Assistant and Handicraft Material Research Assistant

Direction 2: Curatorial and Communication Assistant

| | Suitable for people

design and media

| | Professional background

Industrial design, architectural design, interior design, craft design, stage design, fiber art, clothing design, fabric design, furniture design, visual communication, design theory, media and other related majors.

| | Work content

direction 1: participate in handicraft materials research and design project implementation direction 2: participate in design exhibition and related activities research, planning, preparation, exhibition, execution, designers and media docking

| | Internship Time

3-6 months

| | Treatment Internship

subsidy: provide work subsidy for internship period, which is determined by different project work; Accommodation support: we have our own small canteen, and the lunch and dinner are at our own expense. Accommodation: Provide free accommodation in the designer's apartment in Qingshan Village during the internship, and the accommodation items shall be borne by ourselves.

| | Job Requirements and Time

agree on the specific work content and duration according to the recent project work situation and the professional background and ability of the applicant.

 

Job information

duty station:

Qingshan Village, Huanghu Town, Yuhang District, Hangzhou City

 

Working hours:

interviews according to different designer levels

 

salary:

interviews according to different designer levels

 

our ten basic requirements:

1. Adapt to rural life and hope to contribute energy to rural construction;

2. Extremely love traditional handicrafts and have lofty ambitions for design;

3, love to do a thing for a long time;

4, in addition to the major involved have special hobbies and obsessed with study;

5, love sports, and have continuous sports habits;

6, always emitting positive energy;

7, have a good aesthetic level;

8. Team work ability is stronger than fighting alone;

9, have good living ability, such as cooking, growing vegetables, growing flowers, reading, etc;

10. Work experience is preferred.

 

Resume Delivery

Please send your resume and portfolio to email:jobs@pinwu.net

Please indicate “Name of Position to Be Applied”