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Flower Stool by Yuko Inamine |
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FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
YI: What I wanted to achieve most was the functionality that one item has. Since Japanese houses are not large, products with different functions have existed for a long time. I wanted to use it for a long time, so I thought that I could prevent fading by making plywood using colored paper instead of painting the surface colorfully.
FS: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
YI: This piece was not commissioned, but was created as a personal piece. It is a work that incorporates my values, visual appeal, and functional appeal. I made it to reconfirm my sense of values.
FS: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
YI: The name "Flower" comes specifically from the shape of the piece. When you display a lot of these stools, it looks like a flower garden. I gave it this name because I wanted to give it the image of taking one wheel home from there.
FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
YI: The unique thing about my work is that the flower shape locks the movement and helps the function. This flower shape is very important because it helps the cute atmosphere of the product and also leads to functionality.
FS: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
YI: When I made bent plywood, the board broke many times. I repeated the experiment many times because it was difficult to adjust with the tight U shape. I arrived at this finished form by adjusting the grain and thickness of the wood.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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