2024
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Amid the vibrant avenues of the Tainan Science Park, a captivating burst of greenery beckons, drawing in passersby to discover the tranquil escape of Meow Me Café. Upon entering, guests are welcomed into an urban sanctuary, where the gentle interplay of warm wooden textures and serene green hues evokes a refined, natural elegance. Sunlight streams through large French doors, gently glowing upon lounging cats who bask in its embrace. Customers sip rich coffee, delighting in the soft sensation of fur beneath their fingertips, savoring the calming rhythm of each stroke. This hidden retreat offers a serene respite, harmonizing with the bustling world outside while standing as a peaceful enclave within the city.
Reflecting a brand ethos of soothing and serenity, the design team artfully draws inspiration from nature’s comforting elements, infusing the ambiance with a tranquil forest essence that enriches the warm moments shared between guests and furry friends. Soft, amber lighting enhances the tactile allure of natural wood, woven rattan, and green coating, creating an inviting backdrop for these gentle interactions. This urban oasis invites guests into a playful haven where human and feline lives blend seamlessly. Floor seating brings guests closer to a cat’s-eye view, enhancing their connection with furry friends. This carefully crafted space embodies the café’s vision of harmonious coexistence between people, animals, and the environment, creating a sanctuary where city dwellers find solace and connection.
This project embraces a minimalist design, featuring a palette of soft whites and natural wood tones, accented with expansive touches of vibrant green that compose a poetic sense of verdant tranquility. Warm yellow lighting softly flows throughout, with pendant fixtures illuminating the bar counter and dining area, circular lights casting a gentle glow over the central cat tree, and indirect lighting discreetly placed beneath cabinetry and steps, providing guidance and safety markers. The lighting design emulates the subtle shifts of natural light, crafting an atmosphere that captures the essence of the outdoors with contemporary elegance.
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The Gradient
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User Experience Design (UX) - Finance / Banking
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University of the Arts London
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Conceptual Design - Healthcare
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Moonscape Design Studio
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User Experience Design (UX) - Finance / Banking
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The Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University Co., Ltd. (UAD)
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Product Design - Smart Home