The Sprout Table Offers Readers Storage Space and a Place for Books
Matt Ho — September 15, 2011 — Art & Design
References: creativeans & contemporist
For readers who would like a counter designed just for them, the Sprout Table by Sharina Bi of Creativeans may be the ideal furniture piece they're looking for.
The Sprout Table is a very simple furniture that Bi constructed with the bookworm in mind. The overall look is extremely minimalist and ditches fancy designer aesthetics in favor of a simple four-legged counter. What's interesting is that one of the legs takes the form of a bean sprout that shoots through the top of the table. The idea is to let readers make use of it as a bookmark. The slit in between the sprout allows the user to place an opened book into it so that the page is never lost.
The Sprout Table is a great, simple furniture piece that speaks to bookworms.
The Sprout Table is a very simple furniture that Bi constructed with the bookworm in mind. The overall look is extremely minimalist and ditches fancy designer aesthetics in favor of a simple four-legged counter. What's interesting is that one of the legs takes the form of a bean sprout that shoots through the top of the table. The idea is to let readers make use of it as a bookmark. The slit in between the sprout allows the user to place an opened book into it so that the page is never lost.
The Sprout Table is a great, simple furniture piece that speaks to bookworms.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Furniture Design - Opportunity for furniture designers to create simple and functional furniture pieces that cater to specific target markets, such as bookworms.
2. Dual-purpose Furniture - Opportunity to merge functionality and design by creating furniture pieces that serve multiple purposes, such as storing books and acting as a bookmark.
3. Sustainable Furniture - Opportunity to design furniture pieces that use eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes to appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers, such as bookworms who appreciate sustainable design.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Industry - Opportunity for furniture manufacturers and designers to tap into niche markets by creating furniture pieces tailored to specific groups of consumers, such as avid readers.
2. Publishing Industry - Opportunity for book publishers to collaborate with furniture designers and manufacturers to create furniture pieces that cater to the reading experience, providing added value to readers.
3. Interior Design Industry - Opportunity to incorporate functional and innovative furniture pieces, like the Sprout Table, into interior design plans to enhance an overall design narrative or aesthetic in environments that value reading and books.
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