{"id":39622,"date":"2025-06-02T10:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T10:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=39622"},"modified":"2025-06-03T09:17:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T09:17:50","slug":"merging-craft-concept-inside-the-mind-of-keyue-ni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/merging-craft-concept-inside-the-mind-of-keyue-ni\/","title":{"rendered":"Merging Craft &#038; Concept: Inside the Mind of Keyue Ni"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Keyue Ni is a multidisciplinary designer and handmade art creator originally from China. Her creative journey began with crafting for ball-jointed dolls and has evolved into a practice that blends aesthetic sensitivity with cross-disciplinary thinking to deliver imaginative, functional work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keyue Ni P1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m Keyue Ni, a student at the New York School of Interior Design and a handmade art creator from China. My journey into design began with a love for crafting props for ball-jointed dolls (BJD)\u2014whenever I couldn\u2019t find what I wanted in stores, I\u2019d make it myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That hands-on creativity gradually grew into a deeper passion for design. I draw to the idea of combining aesthetics with function, and I love using cross-disciplinary thinking to turn imaginative ideas into tangible work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winning the NY Product Design Awards means a lot to me. It\u2019s not only a recognition of my work, but also an encouragement to continue creating and improving. As both a designer and a maker, this honor motivates me to keep exploring new ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My miniature models have gained popularity among BJD enthusiasts and photographers across Asia, helping me build a strong social media following. Winning this award has opened the door to international exposure and allowed me to present my work beyond niche communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More importantly, it creates an opportunity to connect my craftwork with my future career in interior design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">P2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Experimentation is everything in my creative process. For example, I explored using laser cutting to design 1:4 and 1:3 scale models that can be assembled by hand. This approach adds intricate details and transforms the models into artistic home d\u00e9cor. Buyers can also customize and paint them, making each piece unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One unusual inspiration was the laser-cutting technology itself. It\u2019s fascinating how a precise industrial tool can be used to create delicate, handmade objects full of personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That it takes perseverance. Turning ideas into reality often involves failure and revision. 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