UnPolished by Dik Scheepers Explores the Soft Side of Hard Materials
Amelia Roblin — November 10, 2011 — Art & Design
References: dikscheepers.nl & designspotter
It's quite reasonable for furnishings to be manufactured from notoriously uncomfortable materials, yet designers tend to apply much softer ones to the surfaces with which users interact most frequently. UnPolished by Dik Scheepers appears to afford its user the opposite setup, as each object in the collection presents cement-like components on which one is meant to sit or set down his things.
Peculiarly, the forgiving whitewood pieces are used to construct the supportive frames of the chairs and tables but are not assembled to encourage human contact. It's papercrete that composes the cushions, backrests, tabletops and cubbyholes with its rough and rigid texture. The eccentric sculptural UnPolished by Dik Scheepers thus embodies a humor and irony, enhanced with added depth through the utilization of environmentally gentle eco-friendly materials.
Peculiarly, the forgiving whitewood pieces are used to construct the supportive frames of the chairs and tables but are not assembled to encourage human contact. It's papercrete that composes the cushions, backrests, tabletops and cubbyholes with its rough and rigid texture. The eccentric sculptural UnPolished by Dik Scheepers thus embodies a humor and irony, enhanced with added depth through the utilization of environmentally gentle eco-friendly materials.
Trend Themes
1. Concrete Cushioned Furniture - Opportunity for designers to explore the unconventional use of materials, creating unique and unexpected seating options.
2. Soft-touch Surfaces - Demand for more comfortable and user-friendly furniture surfaces, driving innovation in soft materials and textures.
3. Sustainable Design - Growing interest in eco-friendly and environmentally gentle materials, leading to the development of furniture collections that prioritize sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Furniture designers can experiment with unconventional materials and textures to create innovative seating options.
2. Home Decor - Home decor manufacturers can leverage the demand for soft-touch surfaces to design and produce comfortable and aesthetically pleasing furniture pieces.
3. Sustainability - Companies in the sustainability sector can explore the use of eco-friendly materials in furniture production to meet the growing consumer demand for sustainable design.
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