If it wasn't for those violent gusts that whisk away your disposable tableware, eating al fresco would be a significantly more pleasurable experience. The Bye Bye Wind Table is one of few effective design solutions to minimizing the effect of this invisible force of nature without involving any fastening accessories to work.
Paola Oliva and Marco Marotto collaborated on this fluid piece of furniture that features an undulating surface specifically for the purpose of keeping paper plates in place. Broad round dimples have been sculpted into all four sides of the Bye Bye Wind Table to act as shielded refuges from oncoming breezes. Pockets at the corners, in the center and behind the chairs provide flexible storage for a variety foods and other lightweight dishes.
Dimpled Outdoor Dining Tables
The Bye Bye Wind Table Evades Negative Effects of Breezes
Trend Themes
1. Dimpled Outdoor Dining - Designing outdoor furniture with dimpled surfaces to minimize the effects of wind and keep lightweight dishes in place.
2. Breezy Dining Solutions - Creating innovative solutions to counteract the negative effects of strong breezes on outdoor dining experiences.
3. Functional Outdoor Furniture - Developing multi-functional outdoor furniture that incorporates features to enhance the dining experience in natural environments.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Furniture - The outdoor furniture industry can explore the use of dimpled surfaces to create dining tables that are resistant to wind and provide a more enjoyable al fresco experience.
2. Food Service - Restaurants and food service providers can adapt this concept by incorporating wind-resistant outdoor tables to enhance their outdoor dining areas and prevent disposable tableware from being whisked away by strong winds.
3. Event Management - Event planners can consider using dimpled outdoor dining tables to create comfortable and practical seating arrangements for outdoor events, ensuring that lightweight dishes stay in place even in breezy conditions.