
HELLO I'M CHENG TAI
I LOVE MANDARINES
ABOUT

Drunk is a chair that leans on the walls. It's perfect for waiting rooms, where the sits are always close to the walls. Wood 100x45cm 2013
PORTFOLIO
Preview of my work
I'm Cheng Tai, 25 years old, and I was born in Tuashan, a little village in China. I left my village to study in Australia. But I had to work hard to pay the studies so I can get a better life.
The relationship with products and why they exist took me to study in UARTS – The University of Arts, Philadelphia, where I got my master degree in product design.
In the present i'm preparing a few projects to announce in an exhibition in New York in 2015.
Why the orange color?
I love mandarines! It’s a small citrus fruit and I love the color and the history behind it. It reminds me of my father, my childhood and my country.
During Chinese New Year, mandarines are considered a traditional symbol of abundance and good fortune. During the celebration, the mandarines are frequently displayed as decoration and offer as gift to friends, family and the choosen one. That’s why I use the orange color in my products… it’s a gift and a tribute to my land.