Edible Furniture
Biodegradable Starch Chair by Max Lamb
The Starch Chair by Max Lamb evokes in me strong hope for the future of green furniture design. The chair shown above is created by squirting out a continuous tube of starches which are layered so that the starch forms the shape of a chair. A chair made of starch is, of course, edible, easily biodegradable and can be sculpted into a final shape according to the user's needs.
Trend Themes
1. Edible Furniture Design - There is a growing market for eco-friendly furniture that is not only sustainable but also edible, providing an opportunity for designers to create functional and practical pieces that can be consumed at the end of their life.
2. Biodegradable Materials - The use of novel materials such as starches provides an opportunity for manufacturers to create eco-friendly products that biodegrade easily and have a low environmental footprint, while still being functional and aesthetically pleasing.
3. Customizable Furniture - By creating furniture that can be sculpted into a final shape according to the user's needs, designers have the opportunity to create products with high levels of customizability that can adapt to the changing needs of consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Manufacturers can leverage the use of biodegradable and edible materials to create furniture that has a low environmental impact and appeals to consumers who are looking for eco-friendly alternatives to traditional furniture.
2. Food and Beverage Industry - The edible furniture market represents a new opportunity for the food and beverage industry to collaborate with furniture designers to create innovative, edible product lines that are both functional and delicious.
3. Sustainable Design Consulting - There is a growing need for sustainable design consulting services that can help companies develop eco-friendly products that appeal to consumers' desire for low-impact, environmentally conscious products.