It is only natural that a seat designed for a surf shop would be inspired by surfboards; in this case, the Olo Stool "endorses the codes of fabrication for the first surfboards ever made," as pointed out by Design Milk. With a subtle cantilevered look, the seat has been separated into two parts that are attached to a central metal lath, which extends downward to form the Olo Stool's legs and footrest.
Commissioned by Cuisse de Grenouille and designed by France-based designer Joran Briand of Trust in Design, the Olo Stool is made out of lacquered metal and ash wood. Although an overall minimalist design, the Olo Stool has a great silhouette, not to mention the detail of the "intricate cross-construction of the metal legs fitted inside the stool’s wooden surface."
Surfboard-Inspired Seating
The Olo Stool by Trust in Design Boasts a Subtle Cantilevered Look
Trend Themes
1. Surfboard-inspired Seating - Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create innovative seating designs inspired by surfboards.
2. Cantilevered Look - Opportunity to incorporate a subtle cantilevered design into various product categories, such as seating and tables.
3. Cross-construction Detail - Opportunity for designers to incorporate intricate cross-construction elements into furniture designs.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Innovative seating designs could disrupt the furniture industry and appeal to surf enthusiasts.
2. Product Design - Cantilevered designs have the potential to disrupt various industries, from furniture design to architecture.
3. Woodworking - Incorporating intricate cross-construction elements can introduce disruptive innovation in the woodworking industry, creating unique and visually appealing products.