Newcomer Chun-Tso Liu’s Round Square Teaware collection simplifies the traditional. Based on a nod to the traditional and traditionally adorned and ornate teaware of Tea Ceremonies, this collection attempts to break the mold, literally in some senses, of what traditional and a modern design aesthetic can give birth to.

Based out of Taiwan, Liu is an emerging designer who after studying Mechanical Engineering in Taipei decided Industrial Engineering was a clearer and more thoughtfully aligned pathway. His background in engineering, the thinking and processes he brings with him, result in a well-crafted design object. This collection is beautifully minimal, and challenges the user to rethink the way that they would normally engage with the object. Liu is one to watch.

Photography courtesy of Koan Design.