DESIGN NAME: Glowing Seed
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Illuminating Armchair
INSPIRATION: The armchair is inspired by the linear cellular structure of wood grains observed at a microscopic level. The shape aims to be crafted in a compacted way keeping the chair as compact and petite as possible.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project takes on the analogy of a seed, petite in sight but full of potential (glowing at night with embedded LED).
The combination of traditional material wooden plank and modern material (acrylic panel), brings a unique assent to the design.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The armchair is best situate in an interior setting, public or private, and can be a decoration of its own, illuminating the space creating a moody atmosphere.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project began design in 2016 in Hong Kong.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Furniture Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The chair is made out of a series of wooden panel and acrylic panels sandwiched together and hand smooth to specification for its unique look.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: w1100mm x d750mm x h850mm sitting 500 mm
TAGS: Furniture, Armchair, Furniture design, Chair design, Chair, Design, Product Design, Homedesign, Industrialdesign
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Maintaining a certain playfulness in the design, the combination of traditional and modern material with the use of LED enables the project to influence atmosphere, contributing to one’s spatial experience.
CHALLENGE: The challenge was to create a furniture with an element of surprise.
ADDED DATE: 2018-07-14 12:12:00
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IMAGE CREDITS: Paul Mak
PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Paul Mak
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