Ziyu Shi

Hello! My name is Ziyu Shi, and I’m a designer from Taiwan with a love for storytelling through objects. My work often explores the intersection between everyday life and playful imagination — where functionality meets poetry. For this competition, I created Frutera, a semi-transparent countryside-inspired bag that celebrates the idea of harvest. Inside the bag are different pouches shaped and themed after fruits and vegetables: a square drawstring pouch represents oranges, a flat tomato-inspired pouch holds cards, and a curvy eggplant becomes a little top-handle bag. To add a touch of humor and surprise, I even included real vegetables like cucumbers in the display. Frutera is not just a bag — it’s a portable fruit stand, a small celebration of abundance and warmth. I believe design doesn’t always have to be serious; it can be kind, whimsical, and bring joy to people who see or use it. Being part of this international event is already a great honor, and for me, the most important thing is to enjoy the process, meet creative people, and share smiles through design. Thank you for letting me be part of this journey!