The Wild Chair by J.C. Karich Features a Rough Texture
Jana Pijak — May 18, 2012 — Art & Design
The Wild Chair by J.C. Karich features a bristle-inspired backrest reminiscent of a porcupine. The opposite of comfortable, this sharp seater features sophisticated sensors, created to detect the presence of people and their voices.
The chair's sharp wooden spikes lay flat when it stands alone, but peak upwards when sensing a presence of individuals. As the spikes come out in defense, the chair lets out the sound of a scream, sure to scare off any potential users.
The humorous furniture piece is the work of Chilean-born, Paris-based industrial designer J.C. Karich who aimed to create a memorable furniture piece sure to have people talking. Throwing purpose and function out the window, the Wild Chair took center stage at Milan's Salone del Mobile last month gaining praise for its quirky and off-kilter design approach.
The chair's sharp wooden spikes lay flat when it stands alone, but peak upwards when sensing a presence of individuals. As the spikes come out in defense, the chair lets out the sound of a scream, sure to scare off any potential users.
The humorous furniture piece is the work of Chilean-born, Paris-based industrial designer J.C. Karich who aimed to create a memorable furniture piece sure to have people talking. Throwing purpose and function out the window, the Wild Chair took center stage at Milan's Salone del Mobile last month gaining praise for its quirky and off-kilter design approach.
Trend Themes
1. Bristle-inspired Design - The trend of incorporating bristle-inspired design elements in furniture offers opportunities for unique and eye-catching aesthetics.
2. Sensory Seating - The trend of incorporating sensors into seating furniture opens up opportunities for interactive and responsive seating experiences.
3. Humorous Furniture - The trend of incorporating humor into furniture design creates opportunities for memorable and conversation-starting pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture design industry can explore disruptive innovation by integrating bristle-inspired design elements to create visually striking pieces.
2. Smart Home Technology - The smart home technology industry can capitalize on the trend of sensory seating by developing advanced sensors that enhance comfort and user experience.
3. Event and Exhibition Design - The event and exhibition design industry can utilize humorous furniture to create engaging and memorable experiences for attendees.
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