'Caricature as Furniture' by 56th Studio is Minimalist
Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman — April 19, 2012 — Art & Design
References: 56thstudio & laughingsquid
'Caricature as Furniture' by 56th Studio is a series of chairs that were designed to resemble famous figures of pop culture. In particular, four of the chairs were based off the most famous cartoon family of all time: The Simpsons.
Each of the Simpsons chairs give just enough detail so one can recognize which character the piece of furniture is supposed to represent. One can tell that the small stool is the Lisa chair just by the spiky yellow design that resembles her hair. The same can be said for the Marge chair, which has the famous shape of her towering coif.
The Simpsons are so well known that it's hard not to recognize these designs as reminiscent of the famous show.
Each of the Simpsons chairs give just enough detail so one can recognize which character the piece of furniture is supposed to represent. One can tell that the small stool is the Lisa chair just by the spiky yellow design that resembles her hair. The same can be said for the Marge chair, which has the famous shape of her towering coif.
The Simpsons are so well known that it's hard not to recognize these designs as reminiscent of the famous show.
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture-inspired Furniture - Designing furniture to resemble famous figures and characters of pop culture is a growing trend in the furniture industry.
2. Minimalist Caricature Design - Minimalistic designs that capture the essence of a character or a figure through caricature is an emerging trend in furniture design.
3. Recognizable Design - Designing furniture with a recognizable pop culture reference offers a unique selling point for furniture designers.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture industry can capitalize on the trend of pop culture-inspired furniture designs to create unique and recognizable products.
2. Pop Culture Merchandise - The entertainment industry can explore the trend of minimalistic caricature designs to create merchandise that is both recognizable and aesthetic.
3. Interior Design - The interior design industry can utilize the recognizable design element of pop culture furniture to offer clients unique and memorable design options.
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