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.
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
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
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.
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