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Dual-Seated Plate Aluminum Benches

Garza Studio Presents the Move a Little Bit Further Bench

— September 8, 2024 — Art & Design
Mexican design firm Garza Studio has created the special Move a Little Bit Further project, which is a solid aluminum bench design finished with two seating plates. These plates move on top of a plane balanced on steel bearing balls that are a part of the NYC Collectible design pair. The bench allows two people to sit on top and move closer and further from one another as the seat is made to glide over the bearing balls.

He shares with Dezeen, "With this piece, I was trying to put out my feelings after a breakup. At that moment, I explored the idea that nothing is static and we are constantly moving. I wanted to see if I could use furniture design as a medium to express my feelings more similarly than in art. The result is a bench on which a couple can adjust the distance between themselves by sliding their seats over bearing balls, giving a physical representation of the proximity fluctuations we experience during different phases of relationships."

Image Credit: Matthew Gordon,
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Furniture - Furniture that offers dynamic interaction possibilities, such as adjustable seating positions, introduces novel ways to engage users emotionally.
2. Emotional Design - Designs that reflect or elicit emotional responses, like a bench that represents relationship dynamics, foster a deeper connection between users and objects.
3. Kinetic Seating Solutions - Seating solutions featuring movement mechanics, such as gliding seats, provide innovative approaches to both functionality and user experience.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Innovative design studios in the furniture industry are pushing boundaries with interactive and emotionally resonant pieces that redefine furniture's role.
2. Home Decor - Home decor firms are exploring unique, emotionally-infused products that elevate living spaces by merging functionality with expressive artistry.
3. Interior Design - Interior design practices are integrating kinetic and emotionally charged furniture to create dynamic and personalized living environments.
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