The design of this outdoor camping tripod stool is inspired by the shape of yurt pillars in Kyrgyzstan and the concept of folding. By combining the nomadic lifestyle with contemporary camping culture, we have incorporated Kyrgyz felt craftsmanship and traditional patterns into the product. Users can create their own designs, experiencing the charm of traditional felt-making firsthand.

We have made bold attempts in materials and colors, using the combination of wood, acrylic, leather, and metal to modernize and rejuvenate traditional craftsmanship while retaining its fun and cultural significance. The color choices for the tripod stool are drawn from the natural landscapes and classic elements of Kyrgyzstan: the green of the steppes, the blue of Issyk-Kul Lake, and the red of yurts. The packaging also takes inspiration from the structure of traditional yurt wall-mounted furniture and cradles, allowing the entire product to fully embody the spirit of nomadic culture.

This design is based on the results of cross-cultural exchanges. In 2023, we went to Kyrgyzstan and had in-depth exchanges with local teachers and students for 12 days. From the capital Bishkek to the southern center of Nash, from museums to Lake Issyk-Kul, we deeply experienced the traditional culture of Kyrgyzstan. Starting from the empowerment of local industrial development, the revitalization of Kyrgyz traditional culture and the strengthening of exchanges with China, we combined the nomadic spirit with the modern camping lifestyle, combined the structure of the traditional Kyrgyz yurt with the traditional Chinese Maza, and cut in from a young perspective to strengthen the design attention and national exchanges of the two countries' youth for traditional cultural innovation.

Shuai Gong and Xu Zhang are faculty and student at the School of Future Design, Beijing Normal University.