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Shane Fu dives into his fantastical fungi and foliage AI creations

Maxence Duterne ‘grows’ type by simulating movements of the natural world

Cihan Öncü captures moments of relaxation and reflection as people get their hair washed

Alex Walker’s designs appear idiosyncratic at first, but are underpinned by an established logic

Lucian Barbu’s enchanting illustrated characters are channeling forest pixies

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Wang Chen builds dark and satirical worlds that blur the line between realism and fakery

MindTheGap explores how nightlife can dazzle off the dancefloor

Workwear: product designer Bethan Wood's exotic dress sense

Denmark-born Dan Solbach’s simple but mindful designs

Gabriel Massan creates 3D worlds replete with creatures, habitats and otherworldly narratives