The Ingage Chair by Adrian Wu Forces People to Interact With Nature
Meghan Young — November 9, 2012 — Art & Design
References: adrian-wu & design-milk
The Ingage Chair is a modified lounger that forces people to interact more directly with nature. Although it looks like is has sunken deep into the earth after laying outside for years despite its unweathered aesthetic, the Ingage Chair has purposely been made to incorporate the grassy floor into its design.
Conceived by designers Adrian Wu, Wen Han and Rongxin Zhang, the Ingage Chair provides a more comfortable perch than simply sitting cross-legged on the ground. Supported by a backrest, the Ingage Chair nevertheless lets people feel the ground beneath them. It is also quite pleasing to look at, as if it were a quirky sculpture.
Created for the Seattle Design Festival 2012, the Ingage Chair was displayed earlier this year.
Conceived by designers Adrian Wu, Wen Han and Rongxin Zhang, the Ingage Chair provides a more comfortable perch than simply sitting cross-legged on the ground. Supported by a backrest, the Ingage Chair nevertheless lets people feel the ground beneath them. It is also quite pleasing to look at, as if it were a quirky sculpture.
Created for the Seattle Design Festival 2012, the Ingage Chair was displayed earlier this year.
Trend Themes
1. Nature-integrated Furniture - The Ingage Chair demonstrates the trend of incorporating natural elements into furniture designs.
2. Interactive Outdoor Seating - The Ingage Chair exemplifies the trend of creating seating options that encourage people to engage with their outdoor surroundings.
3. Artistic Outdoor Decor - The Ingage Chair showcases the trend of using sculptural designs to enhance outdoor spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The Ingage Chair presents an opportunity for furniture designers to create more nature-integrated and interactive seating options.
2. Outdoor Recreation - The Ingage Chair opens up opportunities for outdoor recreation companies to create unique and engaging seating experiences for outdoor enthusiasts.
3. Landscaping and Outdoor Design - The Ingage Chair provides an innovative and artistic approach to outdoor decor, offering opportunities for landscapers and outdoor designers to incorporate artistic seating into their projects.
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