The Disfatto Collection Converts Sofa Pillows into Comforters
Meghan Young — March 11, 2012 — Art & Design
References: d3co.it & contemporist
At first glance, the Disfatto Collection looks like it is comprised of typical couches that have simply been given a cute, comfortable and contemporary facelift. Within its cushions, however, lies a clever tweak that turns this 'couch' into a multifunctional piece of furniture. The back-supporting pillows can be converted into a comforter that, in turn, converts the couch into a bed. Hence the reason the collection was dubbed 'Disfatto,' which means 'undone' in Italian.
Created by Milan-based designer Denis Guidone for Italian manufacturer D3CO, the Disfatto Collection offers a fun alternative to traditional sofa beds. According to D3CO, "What characterizes it is a basic structure on which rests a shape with soft lines, and inviting atmosphere that undermines the principles of ergonomics and praises the imperfection."
Created by Milan-based designer Denis Guidone for Italian manufacturer D3CO, the Disfatto Collection offers a fun alternative to traditional sofa beds. According to D3CO, "What characterizes it is a basic structure on which rests a shape with soft lines, and inviting atmosphere that undermines the principles of ergonomics and praises the imperfection."
Trend Themes
1. Multifunctional Furniture - Designing furniture with clever tweaks that add multifunctionality, like couch cushions that convert into comforters, offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for furniture manufacturers to appeal to consumers who prioritize space-saving solutions.
2. Contemporary Comfort - Blending contemporary design with comfortable and inviting atmospheres, as seen in the Disfatto Collection, offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for furniture manufacturers to appeal to consumers who want modern, yet comfortable and inviting furniture.
3. Embracing Imperfection - Creating furniture that embraces imperfection by prioritizing soft lines and inviting atmospheres, as seen in the Disfatto Collection, offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for furniture manufacturers to appeal to consumers who prioritize unique and unconventional design elements.
Industry Implications
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