IIIN, the conceptual furniture label from Shanghai-based Tells Studio, is dedicated to investigating the perceptual relationship between furniture and space. Guided by the notion of “presence” – of objects, people, and consciousness – IIIN’s work focuses on original design that captures spatial experience through material and structural clarity.
At Design Shanghai 2025, the studio debuted the Wahé Collection, inspired by the interlocking logic of traditional Chinese roof tiles. Key pieces include a modular cabinet composed of two tile-like units connected by stainless steel, a bench that adapts structural components into seating, and a lounge chair featuring fluid, curved forms designed for flat-pack shipping. Balancing rational construction with quiet expressiveness, the collection reflects IIIN’s ongoing investigation into how singular shapes can evolve across functions, forming a dialogue between object, space, and context. @tells_studio
Studio RE+N
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Founded by architects with academic roots at Harvard and Tsinghua University, Studio RE+N is a research-driven, interdisciplinary practice focused on spatial narrative and the spirit of place. With a philosophy of “Re-Evolving Narrative”, the studio engages in architecture, urban regeneration, installations, and curatorial work – bridging emotional memory and material form across scales.
At Design Shanghai 2025, Studio RE+N debuted “Lunar Gleam”, a modular lighting series that translates architectural language into everyday design. Made from recycled aluminium and 3D-printed PLA/PETG, the series offers flexible assembly – from table lamps to large-scale installations – and integrates smart LED technology with adjustable light settings. “Lunar Gleam” reflects the studio’s commitment to sustainability and the extension of spatial storytelling through form, structure, and interaction. @studio_re_n
Chen Min
Hangzhou-born and internationally trained – at Design Academy Eindhoven and Domus Academy – Chen Min established his eponymous studio in 2012. His versatile work spans product design, technology, and interior architecture, earning him acclaim as “the most talented local designer in China” by ICON magazine. For over ten years, Min has been exhibiting at Salone del Mobile, and his “Hangzhou Stool” became the first Chinese finalist for the Loewe Craft Prize (2018), later prompting his selection as a jury member in 2019.
Also, as curator of “neooold” for Design Shanghai 2025, Chen leads a distinct showcase dedicated to reinventing traditional crafts through a contemporary lens. His curation emphasises hybridity—melding old techniques with new materials – spotlighting designers who reframe heritage practices as vehicles for modern expression. Through his own designs and curatorial work, Chen Min remains a central figure in shaping China’s design narrative – bringing craft, innovation, and dialogue to the forefront of global design discourse. chen-min.com
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