The project's creator poses a question about what new quality could be introduced to the market with the next chair. Aligning with the discourse on global overconsumption, he strive to demonstrate that even such a common product as a chair can be redesigned to meet current needs. This project addresses two main issues: ergonomics that adapts to the user and integrating the product into a circular economy. An additional feature of the developed seat is the use of a pressure sensor, which, through vibrations, encourages the user to develop a habit of getting up after a specified period.
The starting point for creating Ariel Śliwiński’s projects is always trying to identify a specific need. The resulting idea is only an answer and a solution to a problem, the finding of which he devote a great part of the entire design process to. The ability to observe and capture dependencies and relationships on the human-object line is for him the most important value in the broadly understood design. . Already during his studies, he began cooperation with the furniture industry. He has a series of developed and implemented furniture designs, presented several times at international fairs.
The designer, driven by a commitment to identifying specific needs, approaches every project with the goal of addressing a distinct requirement. The genesis of his projects lies in a meticulous attempt to recognize and understand a particular necessity. The resultant concept is not merely a creative idea but a purposeful response and solution to a problem, consuming a significant portion of the entire design process. The designer is a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts (ASP) in Gdańsk, holding a diploma from the Faculty of Architecture and Design. Currently, they lead a furniture design studio at the Politechnika Bydgoska (Bydgoszcz University of Technology). His professional journey began during their studies, as they entered the furniture industry, undertaking projects for prominent Polish brands. Over the years, they have accumulated a diverse portfolio, including a series of meticulously developed and implemented furniture designs. These creations have garnered attention, being showcased multiple times at international trade fairs. In 2021, the designer received the prestigious "Must Have" award in a competition organized by the Łódź Design Festival. Additionally, they achieved recognition as a finalist in the design competition "Dobry Wzór" organized by the Institute of Industrial Design. This dual accomplishment attests to the designer's excellence and innovation in the field of furniture design, solidifying their position as a notable figure in the industry.