This conceptual interior design project explores the tension, duality, and visual storytelling potential within global trade narratives — specifically inspired by the ongoing discourse around tariffs and international commerce. “The Trade Café Concept” is a fictional, non-political design study that imagines a café space as a canvas for reflection, contrast, and cultural dialogue.

Drawing influence from both American industrial design and traditional Chinese architectural elements, the café is intentionally split into two distinct yet interconnected environments. A central feature wall made of distressed shipping materials and sculptural forms serves as both a visual anchor and a metaphor for the complexities of global exchange.

This project is not affiliated with any political or governmental stance. It is purely a creative exploration of how interior spaces can be used to spark thought, conversation, and storytelling — all through the lens of spatial design, materiality, and atmosphere.

As a design experiment, “The Trade Café Concept” invites us to consider how interiors can embody larger narratives, while maintaining a safe, fictional, and imaginative foundation.