Bendable 'Bidum' Containers by Laetitia Florin
Francis Tiangson — January 10, 2011 — Art & Design
References: laetitiaflorin.ch & contemporist
Bidum containers were created by Laetitia Florin as part of her graduation project for ECAL in Switzerland. Attempting to imitate the properties of a living organism, the Bidum containers were designed to sway and bounce when touched or even walked by.
The Bidum containers are constructed out of spring steel wrapped in fabric, giving them the unique ability to move and “live.†Laetitia Florin says of her project, "Movement is what makes Bidum beautiful and fascinating.â€
The Bidum containers are constructed out of spring steel wrapped in fabric, giving them the unique ability to move and “live.†Laetitia Florin says of her project, "Movement is what makes Bidum beautiful and fascinating.â€
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