Zihao Ye

I’m a designer, thinker, and storyteller. I believe in creating with empathy and purpose, blending form and function to bring ideas to life.

Project 1:

“Stone Tells” is an interactive experience system centered on natural elements, designed for urban young people. It guides users to rediscover the beauty of nature through collecting, imprinting, and sound interaction, fostering multi-sensory connections with nature.

Project 2:

This project began with the idea of an “untrusted nanny,” drawn from personal experience and online discourse. Expanding from individual stories to broader questions of social trust, we designed a chair that explores trust as both a physical and emotional structure.

Project 3:

BENEBONE tasked us with designing a modular dog toy that combines structural playfulness with interactive enrichment. This project presents a puzzle-like toy system with interchangeable units, capable of dispensing both wet and dry treats. It aims to provide dogs with diverse sensory stimulation and active engagement, while enhancing bonding through play.

This project is a modular lighting system designed for home use. By combining and reconfiguring units, the light adapts to various living scenarios—a single module functions as a table lamp, while vertical stacking transforms it into a pendant or floor lamp. The design aims to enhance spatial adaptability and everyday flexibility.