Comprehensively applying elements such as modeling, materials, craftsmanship, and functions to intentionally and strategically stimulate or guide consumer demand is the development requirement for architectural and sanitary ceramics product design. The future development trends of architectural and sanitary ceramics product design are reflected in the following aspects:
The Artistic Trend of Products
In the future, the boundary between architectural and sanitary ceramics products and works of art will become increasingly blurred, and the two will be ingeniously integrated.
Conceptual Design as the Forerunner
By means of conceptual design, enterprises can introduce new brand concepts, new product styles and design development trends to the market. This approach reflects the desires and expectations hidden in consumers' minds, resonates with them and guides the direction of the consumer market.
Transformation from Individual Product Design to Overall Environmental Design
Diversified and personalized products are constructed through a variety of standard components and combination methods. What people pursue in architectural and sanitary ceramics products is actually the entire sanitary environment and lifestyle, rather than a single product. Therefore, spatial application, supporting coordination and personalized design are also important components of product design.
Integration of Technologies and Concepts
Integrate a variety of process technologies and combine different concepts. For example, the integration of ceramic technology and glass technology, ceramic decoration and printing technology, ceramic mold making and metal casting technology, glaze decoration and electroplating technology, etc. Combine production concepts with environmental protection concepts, product concepts with artwork concepts, single-function concepts with multi-function concepts, and traditional concepts with modern concepts.
Pursuit of Integration with Nature
Attach importance to indoor-outdoor sensory design, pursue returning to nature and integration with the natural world, and focus on the expression of texture, color and tactile quality. For instance, imitating the textures of rocks, pebbles, wood, metal, leather, cloth and silk, as well as the shapes and textures of lotus leaves, bamboo, stone mortars, etc., are all themes for design expression.
Application of Ceramics' Unique Expressive Language
Ceramics' high plasticity, diverse decorative techniques, and the distinctive artistic realm achieved only through firing are the most important features that distinguish ceramic art from other forms of design. Therefore, the design of architectural and sanitary ceramics should also give full consideration to the application of ceramics' own unique expressive language.
Integration of Traditional Art References and Modern Design
One of the design development trends is to adopt classical Chinese traditional decorative elements and techniques, and integrate them with modern design concepts and forms.
Sustainable Development-Oriented Design and Green Design
Under the guidance of the concept of sustainable development, design ceramic products that are conducive to energy conservation, emission reduction, resource conservation and utilization, health and environmental protection.
