Bookend
Time Book

Bookend for Quinsay

Time Book are made by hand-polished crystal glass blocks. Special ink was screen printed on the surface and cured at high temperature. The high density of crystal glass gives them perfect stability when in use. Time Book is minimalistic in terms of function, form and material, it’s like a book-shaped sculpture. The function is clearly presented by its form. The text on the book uses Quinsay Parto typeface designed by Time book’s designer. The “MMXIX” on the book spine is the Roman numeral writing of “2019”.

Tong Yi 2020 Professional Golden Press Kit № 102234

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Time Book by Tong Yi
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Bookend by Tong Yi
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Tong Yi Time Book
Tong Yi Time Book

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Tong Yi Bookend
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Time Book Bookend Press Releases

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Time Book Bookend Media Articles

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Unique Properties

Bookends are made by hand-polished crystal glass blocks. Special ink was screen printed on the surface and cured at high temperature. The high density of crystal glass gives them perfect stability when in use. Time Book is minimalistic in terms of function, form and material, it’s like a book-shaped sculpture. The function is clearly presented by its form. The text on the book uses Quinsay Parto typeface designed by Time book’s designer. The “MMXIX” on the book spine is the Roman numeral writing of “2019”.

Tags

Bookend, Book, Glass, Typography, Font

Production Technology

Crystal Glass

Design Challenge

Designers wish to keep their design minimalistic in terms of function, form and material. Time Book is like a book-shaped sculpture. The function is clearly presented by its form.

Project Duration

The project started in April 2018 and finished in December 2018 in Hangzhou(China), and was exhibited in Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai in February 2019.

Operation Flow

Time Book can be placed on a desk or a bookshelf. The high density of crystal glass gives them perfect stability when it is used.stability when in use.

Research

Bookends are made by hand-polished crystal glass blocks. Special ink was screen printed on the surface and cured at high temperature. The high density of crystal glass gives them perfect stability when in use.

Inspiration

Time Book is inspired by Marquez’s novel. The opening of “One Hundred Years of Solitude” is printed on Time Book. It is the beginning of a great novel.

Image Credits

Photographe:Wu Wenbin

Project Overview

Time Book Bookend has been a Golden winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.

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Golden Recognition

Tong Yi was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Time Book Bookend.

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Introducing Time Book: A Minimalistic Crystal Glass Bookend Inspired by Literature

Tong Yi Unveils Time Book, a Crystal Glass Bookend Inspired by Marquez’s Novel, Exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai


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