Robert (Ideal Idea) Pushes the Boundaries of Terrarium Design
Kalin Ned — January 11, 2023 — Art & Design
References: youtube & yankodesign
Robert, the mastermind behind the YouTube channel Ideal Idea, has pushed the boundaries of the DIY terrarium category with this impressive creation—a DIY terrarium enveloped in a "massive icosahedral infinity mirror."
The project began with Robert deciding he wanted more plants in his living space but also being mindful that he has not been the best caregiver of plants in the past. So, he decided to build an enclosed environment that can self-sustain itself but he wanted to be challenged. An icosahedron is essentially 20 triangles that are joined together to form a closed shape. There were a few challenges that Robert needed to overcome if he wanted to build a functional DIY terrarium—ensuring the shape is watertight, can stand on its own, and reflect light internally. In the end product, Robert includes bright LEDs and lines the structure with one-way reflective panels.
Image Credit: Robert (Ideal Idea)
The project began with Robert deciding he wanted more plants in his living space but also being mindful that he has not been the best caregiver of plants in the past. So, he decided to build an enclosed environment that can self-sustain itself but he wanted to be challenged. An icosahedron is essentially 20 triangles that are joined together to form a closed shape. There were a few challenges that Robert needed to overcome if he wanted to build a functional DIY terrarium—ensuring the shape is watertight, can stand on its own, and reflect light internally. In the end product, Robert includes bright LEDs and lines the structure with one-way reflective panels.
Image Credit: Robert (Ideal Idea)
Trend Themes
1. DIY Terrariums - As consumers prioritize self-sufficiency and green living, there is room for the development of new, awe-inspiring terrarium designs that stand out from the crowd to capture their attention.
2. Plant Self-sustainability - There is an increasing demand for enclosed environments that can sustain themselves that will encourage innovation in the area of terrarium technology, specifically for urban and small living spaces.
3. Reflective Panels in Interior Design - One-way reflective panels have the potential to be a game-changer in interior design, as they could be used to create intricate designs that captivate the human eye and provide a range of applications in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Home and Garden - As more people become conscious of their carbon footprint and with the growing number of people living in urban areas, there's space for development of new technologies that can help urban dwellers to become more involved in growing their own food and plants at home.
2. Art and Design - Artists and designers have the opportunity to create unique terrarium displays that would include reflective panels to serve as art forms through which they could reflect their creativity while at the same time impacting their surroundings through a low carbon footprint perception.
3. Ecology - Terrarium technology presents promising opportunities for ecologists to experiment with plant behavior and to turn scientific findings into market-ready solutions that could help restore the balance of the human-nature connection and fight erosion of the earth’s ecological resources.
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