Jeff Martin Joinery’s Vessels are Otherworldly with a Rough Exterior
Kalin Ned — July 12, 2018 — Art & Design
References: excavatedvessels & design-milk
Upcycled glass-blown vases are furniture maker Jeff Martin Joinery’s new venture in the design of everyday things. The vessels have a bumpy and unpredictable exterior that adds value to their avant-garde aesthetic. The collection, which is dubbed ‘Excavated Vessels,’ is essentially an experimentation with material use.
Building on the notion of sustainability, the label utilizes the “remnants from [its] cork casting processes.” The shape and texture of the curiously beautiful glass-blown vases are the result of filling the negative space of cork molds during the primary material’s expansion. The process is affected by oxygen, which causes the cork to catch fire and ultimately result in destroying the mold. Each of the glass-blown vases has to be “excavated from the cork” and due to the uniqueness of the process, each piece is one-of-a-kind.
Building on the notion of sustainability, the label utilizes the “remnants from [its] cork casting processes.” The shape and texture of the curiously beautiful glass-blown vases are the result of filling the negative space of cork molds during the primary material’s expansion. The process is affected by oxygen, which causes the cork to catch fire and ultimately result in destroying the mold. Each of the glass-blown vases has to be “excavated from the cork” and due to the uniqueness of the process, each piece is one-of-a-kind.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Glass-blown Vases - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating sustainability and experimental material use in everyday designs.
2. Avant-garde Aesthetics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring unconventional and unpredictable exterior designs to create unique and visually striking products.
3. Unique One-of-a-kind Pieces - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalizing on the demand for personalized and exclusive products by offering individually crafted vases.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating upcycling techniques and non-traditional materials into furniture designs to create sustainable and visually intriguing products.
2. Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing avant-garde home decor pieces with unique textures and designs to cater to consumers seeking unconventional and statement pieces.
3. Artisanal Crafts - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging experimental material use and one-of-a-kind production processes in artisanal crafts to differentiate and add value to handmade products.
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