These Foldable Leather Animal Figurines Were Created for Hermes
Jen Chae — August 13, 2013 — Art & Design
References: adrienrovero & adrienrovero
Using nothing but leather cut-outs and snap-on buttons, Adrien Rovero creates animal figurines. Titled Clickazoo, the collection of leather animals was created for Hermes.
This design is something new because it uses very minimal materials. Like origami, it has to be folded to come to life, but due to the thick leather's texture, snap-on buttons are used to keep the folds in place.
When the animals are not folded, they are flat cut-out pieces. You won't be able to make out exactly what the cut-outs will fold up to be -- this is what makes assembling them an exciting project. Because of the flexible texture of the leather, these figurines can be folded and unfolded multiple times -- they'd be conveniently portable as they can be easily flattened for travel.
This design is something new because it uses very minimal materials. Like origami, it has to be folded to come to life, but due to the thick leather's texture, snap-on buttons are used to keep the folds in place.
When the animals are not folded, they are flat cut-out pieces. You won't be able to make out exactly what the cut-outs will fold up to be -- this is what makes assembling them an exciting project. Because of the flexible texture of the leather, these figurines can be folded and unfolded multiple times -- they'd be conveniently portable as they can be easily flattened for travel.
Trend Themes
1. Foldable Leather - There is an opportunity to explore innovative uses of foldable leather in various industries.
2. Minimal Material Design - There is potential for disruptive innovation by creating products with minimal materials, like these leather animal figurines.
3. Portable Figurines - Incorporating foldable and portable features into products could open up new market opportunities.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion & Luxury - The fashion and luxury industry could explore foldable leather for unique and stylish accessories.
2. Arts & Crafts - There is potential for the arts and crafts industry to incorporate minimal material designs in their projects.
3. Travel & Leisure - The travel and leisure industry could benefit from developing foldable and portable products for convenience during travel.
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