The Hipstool Series is a range of stools designed by Seo Chung Kyo that make a comment on the current state of the workforce who often spend much of the day seated.
The stools come in a variety of styles that are each crafted out of metal to give them an inherently metallic and durability profile from afar. The stools are accented by patterns that resemble woven threads, but actually reveal an inspiration from the sweat marks left behind after long periods of sitting on a chair. This comments on the modernized lifestyle of many digital professionals.
Kyo commented on the Hipstool Series saying, "The shape of the sweat marks that occur when sitting in a chair for a long time implied the characteristics of modern people. I thought I could pattern the appearance of people living a similar daily life. I thought I could express modern people’s behavior like a fabric pattern around the mentioned shapes. It is woven like a rope, and it constantly lists the shapes by filling in the areas that seem to be in conflict. It shows us fighting fiercely every day."
Lifestyle Commentary Stool Collections
The Hipstool Series by Seo Chung Kyo is Industrial
Trend Themes
1. Metallic-finish Furniture - This trend embraces metallic materials to create furniture that is durable and visually striking, providing an upgrade to traditional seating solutions.
2. Patterned Industrial Design - Industrial design finds new expression through intricate patterns that mimic everyday phenomena, offering unique aesthetic experiences.
3. Workforce-lifestyle Commentary - Furniture collections that reflect societal work habits serve to make bold cultural statements while meeting ergonomic needs.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Innovative and visually appealing designs are becoming increasingly important to meet consumer demand for both function and aesthetic.
2. Interior Decor - Unique and meaningful decor items open up new possibilities for personalizing and enhancing living and working spaces.
3. Industrial Art - The fusion of industrial materials and artistic patterns paves the way for new categories of functional art.