Yameng Li's Tyred Custom Chair if Full of Cultural References
Meghan Young — August 24, 2011 — Eco
References: yamengli.co.za & behance.net
As eco-friendly furniture made out of recycled materials becomes more and more mainstream, they will undoubtably start to make more pop culture references like this Tyred Custom Chair. Inspired by the work of iconic pop artist Roy Lichtenstein, it is fun, colorful and completely hipster.
Created by Yameng Li, the Tyred Custom Chair is part of a larger Tyred project in which recycled tyres are fashioned into one-of-a-kind pieces by designers and artists in South Africa. Although Li is lives and works in Milan, Italy, she was one of ten who were given the opportunity to make a Tyred Custom Chair.
With a clear African reference, this particular Tyred Custom Chair has a lot of cultural relevance. It is currently being shown at the Love from Africa shop in Amsterdam.
Created by Yameng Li, the Tyred Custom Chair is part of a larger Tyred project in which recycled tyres are fashioned into one-of-a-kind pieces by designers and artists in South Africa. Although Li is lives and works in Milan, Italy, she was one of ten who were given the opportunity to make a Tyred Custom Chair.
With a clear African reference, this particular Tyred Custom Chair has a lot of cultural relevance. It is currently being shown at the Love from Africa shop in Amsterdam.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Furniture - Designing furniture made from recycled materials that incorporates pop culture references provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation.
2. Pop Culture-inspired Design - Integrating iconic pop culture elements into furniture designs made from eco-friendly materials can attract a hipster audience and disrupt the furniture industry.
3. Collaborative Art Projects - Initiating projects like Tyred, where designers and artists collaborate to create unique furniture pieces using recycled materials, opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design industry.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can embrace eco-friendly materials and incorporate pop culture references to create innovative designs and capture a niche market.
2. Art - Artists and designers can work together in collaborative projects to produce exclusive furniture pieces that combine recycled materials and cultural references, disrupting the traditional art market.
3. Retail - Retailers focusing on sustainable and culturally relevant furniture can cater to the demand for eco-friendly and unique designs, driving disruption in the retail industry.
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