KIVO by Alexander Loren is Contemporary and Modular
Meghan Young — June 19, 2014 — Art & Design
References: formkind.de & fubiz.net
In a day and age where the growth of open offices is exponential, people are requiring creative solutions to the need for privacy in such settings; enter KIVO by Alexander Loren of Formkind. It is a modular room divider made up of triangular components. Made out of recycled felt and mirror-polished stainless steel, these triangular modules connect via magnets so that they are easy to rearrange as necessary.
Created for Herman Miller, KIVO by Alexander Loren is available of vibrant and neutral colors that can be mixed and matched depending on the space they are occupying. Described as a 'space frame system,' they can also be used as temporary solutions for trade shows and events, not just permanent fixtures in offices. The can be configured stylishly to ensure aesthetics aren't sacrificed for function.
Created for Herman Miller, KIVO by Alexander Loren is available of vibrant and neutral colors that can be mixed and matched depending on the space they are occupying. Described as a 'space frame system,' they can also be used as temporary solutions for trade shows and events, not just permanent fixtures in offices. The can be configured stylishly to ensure aesthetics aren't sacrificed for function.
Trend Themes
1. Modularity in Room Dividers - The use of modular components in room dividers allows for easy rearrangement and customization, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity in the office design industry.
2. Flexible and Temporary Solutions - The ability to use room dividers as temporary solutions for trade shows and events opens up new possibilities for the events industry, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity.
3. Sustainable Materials in Office Design - The use of recycled felt and mirror-polished stainless steel in room dividers addresses the growing demand for sustainable materials in the office design industry, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity.
Industry Implications
1. Office Design - The modular and customizable nature of room dividers provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the office design industry.
2. Events - The ability to use room dividers as temporary solutions for trade shows and events presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the events industry.
3. Sustainable Materials - The use of recycled and eco-friendly materials in room dividers aligns with the growing demand for sustainable practices, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity in the sustainable materials industry.
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