The illusive stool is inspired from the illustrations of atoms structure showing the orbits of the electrons around the nucleus. A combination of basic geometric shapes which form a unique but simple structure that gives the impression of frozen motion, like time has stopped. An attempt to overcome the archetypal form of a stool and explore new possibilities by using traditional materials and common manufacturing methods.

Lefteris Tsampikakis was born in Rhodes, Greece. After graduating from the Department of Product and Systems Design Engineering at the University of the Aegean in 2013, he works as a freelancer industrial/product designer, based in Athens. He employs novelty as the ultimate purpose of his designs, referring either to functionality or aesthetics. From his perspective, design is a process of understanding and experimentation, aiming in the satisfaction of human needs.