I wanted to use mattress sponge to create seats. But it went to far from my concept. If I use sponge, it means I have to make the covers and use more materials then I have to. Its also becomes too heavy and sponge is toxic material. Using toxic materials contradicts with design for happiness. Heaviness contradicts with nomadic lifestyle. I was recommended to change a bit the target group.
So now its students or people in the beginning of they carrier that move for work and exploring new opportunities.
My materials changed to sheets of wood and textile. The wooden sheets are cutted in specific way and its possible to weave the textile (that a users can buy by them selves) in to the wooden frames using other designed connections.
Benefits: Light (carry just the frames), easy recycling, non toxic, puzzle like, no limit of parts, a user can give it another look by using different fabric, a big difference between the separate parts then to when they are together as finished furniture. The users will fill that they did something because of that.
The connecting parts can be designed from other type of wood, another color and so on. They help to achieve different look as well.
So now its students or people in the beginning of they carrier that move for work and exploring new opportunities.
My materials changed to sheets of wood and textile. The wooden sheets are cutted in specific way and its possible to weave the textile (that a users can buy by them selves) in to the wooden frames using other designed connections.
Benefits: Light (carry just the frames), easy recycling, non toxic, puzzle like, no limit of parts, a user can give it another look by using different fabric, a big difference between the separate parts then to when they are together as finished furniture. The users will fill that they did something because of that.
The connecting parts can be designed from other type of wood, another color and so on. They help to achieve different look as well.
Sorry, my long comment was deleted by that shitty interface.
ReplyDeleteThink about how fabrics represent different countries and cultures in the world. Show examples of different fabrics in photos as documentary and credibility. Good idea and aspect.
Comment on the change from finished artefact to real individualization by using local fabrics to show your journey within your furniture. Real accomplishment apart from using a screwdriver. Compare to the usual "build it together yourself" solutions. Nice change.
How does the "local fabric" thing come together with notions of sustainablity and local production?