If every person's relationship with their surroundings were as cooperative and harmonious as the Symbiotic chair, then the world might be a much better place. The Symbiotic chair induces a sense of appreciation for an object perceived as necessary by many cultures.
Designed by Joong Han Lee of Studio Homunculus, the Symbiotic chair relies as much as the sitter's own two legs as it does on the two back legs of the seat itself. By removing the two front legs, the Symbiotic chair "allows the user to feel empathy for the chair in a most tangible, physical way," according to the designer.
What's Driving This Trend
- Cooperative Seating
- Opportunity to design chairs that promote a sense of cooperation and harmony with the user's surroundings.
- Empathetic Furniture
- Creating furniture that elicits empathy and emotional connection with the user.
- Minimalist Seating
- Designing chairs with minimalistic features and removing unnecessary elements for a customized experience.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture Design
- Innovation in furniture design to create more interactive, empathetic, and customizable seating options.
- Interior Design
- Incorporating cooperative and empathetic seating into interior design to enhance the overall ambiance and user experience.
- Product Manufacturing
- Opportunities for manufacturing companies to produce minimalist and empathetic seating solutions for various industries.
