DESIGN NAME: Stoniture
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Sofa
INSPIRATION: The designer drew inspiration from natural stone, one of the most primitive elements of nature, to create a sense of familiarity and trust at an intuitive level. The designer aimed to evoke the feeling of being surrounded by nature, where the user feels like a stone around which water flows.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The furniture piece is designed with a curved edge and a proper support surface to provide a comfortable and relaxing position. The seat foam adjusts slightly when sitting, ensuring a comfortable experience for the user. The simple design of the furniture piece is meant to reflect the simplicity and beauty of natural stone.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The interaction between the natural element of stone and the function of the furniture has determined the current form. The designer aimed to create a furniture piece that feels like a part of nature, creating a unique blend of nature and functionality.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: It has been designed in Tehran in 2023.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Furniture Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The body structure has been made from wood. It has 30 density foam in its seat.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: The size of the sofa is 110*95*50 cm.
TAGS: nature-inspired, stone, simplicity, comfort, relaxation, unique, blend, interaction, function, familiarity.
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: For designing this project, the designer do research about the properties and characteristics of natural stone and how to translate those into a functional piece of furniture. Also, he did research about different materials and production methods to ensure that the furniture piece is durable and can withstand regular use.
CHALLENGE: The main goal of the project was to create a concept based on natural environmental elements and respect for the environment. The main challenge in designing the project was to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing design that captures the essence of the designer's inspiration while also meeting the practical needs of users.
ADDED DATE: 2023-03-18 09:54:33
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IMAGE CREDITS: Visualization by Marjan Sabzali
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