Discarded Laptop Keyboards Make Surprisingly Chic Lounge Chairs
Nika Kubiak — April 15, 2009 — Eco
References: mocoloco
Designers Dante Bonuccelli and Lamm have created a unique armchair with the back made of computer keys. The keys work like beads that massage your back and add comfort as you lounge.
As to where the re-used material came from? “The project requires keyboards of the same type and dimension,” Lamm explains. “Through DAGAD, we came into contact with VOICE SYSTEMS, a company offering IT support to users with visual disabilities. This company develops and produces a machine for the automatic reading of printed texts, known as VOICEbox. The device is integrated with a laptop, from which the keyboard is removed, as it has a numeric keyboard that is easier to use for those with visual disabilities.”
Brilliant idea of recycling and remodeling.
As to where the re-used material came from? “The project requires keyboards of the same type and dimension,” Lamm explains. “Through DAGAD, we came into contact with VOICE SYSTEMS, a company offering IT support to users with visual disabilities. This company develops and produces a machine for the automatic reading of printed texts, known as VOICEbox. The device is integrated with a laptop, from which the keyboard is removed, as it has a numeric keyboard that is easier to use for those with visual disabilities.”
Brilliant idea of recycling and remodeling.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Furniture - Using discarded materials to create unique and stylish furniture pieces.
2. Sustainable Design - Creating furniture that promotes recycling and reducing waste.
3. Ergonomic Innovation - Exploring new ways to incorporate comfort and functionality into furniture design.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Opportunity to explore new materials and innovative designs for eco-friendly furniture.
2. Technology Recycling - Potential to collaborate with companies specializing in recycling and repurposing electronic components.
3. Assistive Technology - Utilizing unused keyboard components for creating products that aid individuals with visual disabilities.
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