Fashion and design have more in common than many people realize, but it's items like the Pied-de-Poule shelves that make their connection quite obvious. In the case of this playful project by Julia Quancard, a popular textile pattern has been given new form.
The zigzag shape of each contemporary checker has been maintained, but magnified and extruded into a third dimension. The outline of each dark or light wooden panel extends as a cubby-like enclosure, creating a floating storage compartment with a quirky base. The wall-mounted Pied-de-Poule shelving modules are ideally arranged in alternation between the two shades of the ecological composite lumber boxes, reproducing the recognizable motif that references vintage and sophisticated attire.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Fashion-design Connection
- The trend of combining elements of fashion and design is leading to innovative projects like the Pied-de-Poule shelves.
- Extruded 3D Designs
- Trendsetters are experimenting with taking classic patterns, such as the houndstooth pattern on the Pied-de-Poule shelves, and extruding them into 3D designs.
- Ecological Composite Lumber
- With an increase in eco-friendly manufacturing, composite lumber made from recycled materials is becoming a popular choice, as seen in the Pied-de-Poule shelves.
Where This Applies
- Furniture
- The furniture industry can innovate new storage solutions, like the Pied-de-Poule shelves.
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can explore the connection between fashion and design to create unique household goods like the Pied-de-Poule shelves.
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Manufacturing companies can focus on using eco-friendly materials like the ecological composite lumber used to make the Pied-de-Poule shelves.
