His practice seeks a balance between raw and refined, driven by a keen interest in material and cultural context. Currently, he is exploring notions of weightlessness, impermanence, and the primordial.
Dan's work has been recognized by organizations such as USM Modular Furniture, DesignMiami, and the Royal Ontario Museum.
to inquire about purchasing a piece or collaborating on a project, please reach out to: DANIEL.Y.CUI@GMAIL.COM
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[2021]
figma prototype, illustration
Exploring the nuances of superstitious beliefs through the context of contemporary technology, SPIRIT OF UNIX is a conversational bot taking on the form of a tarot card reading. Telling a story of a spiritual being, the user is taken on a techno-mythological journey, culminating in the diagnosis/prediction of one's future.
Click here to start your journey with the SPIRIT OF UNIX.