DESIGN NAME: Illusive
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Stool
INSPIRATION: I have always been fascinated by the strange world of quantum mechanics and the illusive nature of subatomic particles. The illusive stool is inspired from the illustrations of atoms structure showing the orbits of the electrons around the nucleus.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The illusive stool is an attempt to overcome the archetypal form of a stool and explore new possibilities by using traditional materials and common manufacturing methods. A combination of basic geometric shapes which form a unique but simple structure that gives the impression of frozen motion, like time has stopped.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The different elements that form the structure of the stool create an optical illusion, evoking to the observers various thoughts. It could give the impression of orbits, the globe or three intersecting sickles, depending on the viewing angle and the observer.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in May 2014 and finished in August 2014 in Rhodes, Greece.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Furniture Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The lacquered seat and the legs are from oak wood manufactured in the lane. The frame consists of three pieces of 5mm painted steel which are welded together to form a solid structure.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 330mm (diameter) x 470 mm (height)
TAGS: stool, furniture, illusive, Lefteris Tsampikakis
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: -
CHALLENGE: -
ADDED DATE: 2014-09-23 12:05:00
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IMAGE CREDITS: Lefteris Tsampikakis, 2014.
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