FOBricated Tables and Chairs are Constructed Using Only Cargo Straps
Michael Hines — March 20, 2011 — Art & Design
References: fobricated & dornob
FOBricated is a California-based design studio that has created a unique collection of tables and chairs held together without screws, nails or welds. FOBricated's tables and chairs are held together by straps -- strong cargo straps, to be specific.
FOBricated has designed each of its tables and chairs with a strap that needs to be tightened before the furniture can be used. FOBricated has seamlessly integrated the straps into the design so as not to be an eyesore. FOBricated furniture would be great for people constantly on the move who want to be able to dissemble and reassemble their furniture without breaking it. While FOBricated furniture may sound low-tech and cheap, it actually looks pretty modern, with the straps adding that "must-see" quality.
FOBricated has designed each of its tables and chairs with a strap that needs to be tightened before the furniture can be used. FOBricated has seamlessly integrated the straps into the design so as not to be an eyesore. FOBricated furniture would be great for people constantly on the move who want to be able to dissemble and reassemble their furniture without breaking it. While FOBricated furniture may sound low-tech and cheap, it actually looks pretty modern, with the straps adding that "must-see" quality.
Trend Themes
1. Strap-on Furniture - The use of cargo straps as a primary method to hold together furniture sets presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design and manufacturing of furniture.
2. No-screw Furniture - The trend towards furniture design that does not require the use of screws, nails or welds offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of eco-friendly furniture made from sustainable materials.
3. Travel-friendly Furniture - The increase in demand for furniture that can be easily disassembled and reassembled is creating an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the production of lightweight and durable furniture for people on the move.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The use of unconventional materials and construction methods to produce furniture presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the manufacturing process of furniture.
2. Interior Design - The growing trend towards eco-friendly and travel-friendly furniture presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the interior design industry, such as the development of modular and multifunctional living spaces and furniture.
3. Sustainable Materials - The demand for furniture made from sustainable materials presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development and production of new materials that are eco-friendly, durable, and affordable.
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