Australian product designer Sarah Ellison works in collaboration with Design with Reach (DWR) on an exclusive retail collaboration highlighting the modular Float Sofa. It is a retro-themed seating design that has angular arms and a puffy structure. The Float is designed to invite social gatherings and conversations when in its proximity.
Ellison speaks about the design of the seating, "The embrace of a bulbous, low-slung, textural centerpiece such as the Float Sofa offers a level of comfort and simplifies the human connection that has been lacking in recent years. Float embraces its role to provide both comfort and a place for connection… I was inspired to design this piece as a means of encouraging conversation, and the colors we selected were going to be a key component to help communicate this idea."
Bulbous Modular Retro Sofas
Sarah Ellison Designs the Float Sofa with Design with Reach
Trend Themes
1. Modular Seating - There is an opportunity to disrupt the furniture industry by designing more modular seating options that offer both comfort and socialization.
2. Retro-inspired Designs - Incorporating retro-inspired designs into contemporary furniture can create a unique and inviting atmosphere in social spaces.
3. Textural Centerpieces - Designers can focus on creating furniture that combines comfort with interesting textures to make them the main feature of a room.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can benefit from incorporating more modular, retro-inspired and textural designs into their product lines to attract consumers who value comfort and social connections.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can enhance the social atmosphere of a room by incorporating modular, retro-inspired and textural furniture pieces that encourage conversation and create a cozy ambiance.
3. Hospitality - Hotels, restaurants, and bars can benefit from incorporating modular, retro-inspired and textural furniture designs that create a relaxing and inviting atmosphere for guests to socialize and enjoy their surroundings.