Octagon is a mysterious geometric figure, which has been widely used in art, religion and architectural design in history. From the dome decoration of ancient temples to the design elements of modern household items, the octagon has always displayed a unique attraction.

Looking back through history, we can find that many cultures regard the octagon as a sacred symbol. For example, in Islamic architecture, complex patterns consisting of eight sides can often be seen; in European Gothic churches, this polyhedron is often used to create a sense of spatial hierarchy. With the passage of time, people now pay more attention to its integration into daily life, giving more practical meaning to the object while retaining the original beauty.

So why is the octagon so special? This is mainly due to its perfect symmetrical proportion and moderate angle distribution. Compared with the circle, it has a stronger direction guidance effect; and compared with the square, it is soft and round. These features make the shape ideal for use in creations where both stability and flexibility are required.

In the real world, it is not difficult to find a large number of successful cases created using the octagonal principle. For example, some high-end brand jewelry boxes use such outline lines to show noble temperament. In addition, some architects boldly try to transform the exterior of the whole house into a similar form to obtain a wider field of vision. Even the mobile phone holder such a small and exquisite small objects can also see the concept of the figure!

More importantly, the phrase "form follows function" is fully reflected here-when we turn our attention to specific application scenarios, we will be surprised to realize that the octagon can not only bring pleasing visual enjoyment, At the same time, it can also significantly improve the actual performance ability in some aspects. For example, if a table adopts the traditional four-legged support method, there is inevitably a risk of dumping, but replacing it with eight fulcrums to disperse the pressure will greatly increase the degree of stability ~

Finally, it is worth mentioning that those professionals who stand behind the scenes and make silent efforts have played an irreplaceable role in promoting the development of this trend. Recently, I had the honor to interview a well-known industrial designer, Mr. Wang. He admitted that his initial contact with this theme was actually due to an accidental flash of light. "At that time, I just saw a piece of broken glass fragment showing an almost octagonal shape." As a result, I began to test this idea continuously until the final shape came out." There was a lot of pride in the words.

in a word, whether you are an art collector who loves retro style or a new engineer who is keen on technological innovation, you should re-examine whether there are "hidden gems" with great potential to be tapped. perhaps the next great invention that changes the world will be hidden in it and wait for bole to discover it!