The strange-looking Octocube was created by designer Vivien Muller. The contraption is actually a heater created entirely from a single, 90 degree elbow, and that's quite remarkable.
"The Octocube builds up into a radiant heater with a large surface area, and the inherent flexibility and modularity of the elbow," Yanko Design notes. "It is designed to be a sculptural heater that fits in with any interior."
The Octocube is not entirely bad looking but it does remind me a little bit of the human entrails you see in a medical book.
Sculptural Heaters
The Octocube
Trend Themes
1. Sculptural Heaters - The Octocube demonstrates the trend of incorporating artful design into practical heating solutions.
2. Modularity in Heating - The inherent flexibility and modularity of the elbow used in the Octocube suggests a trend towards customizable and adaptable heating systems.
3. Integration of Design & Function - The Octocube showcases the trend of blending aesthetics and functionality in the creation of heating devices.
Industry Implications
1. Home Appliances - The sculptural and visually appealing design of the Octocube presents an opportunity for innovation in the home appliance industry.
2. Interior Design - The Octocube's ability to seamlessly fit in with any interior style presents an opportunity for collaboration between heating manufacturers and interior designers.
3. Sustainable Heating Solutions - The modularity and energy efficiency of the Octocube elbow can inspire innovation in the development of environmentally friendly heating systems.