The 'Fill in the Cat' collection might not be your stylistic cup of tea, but it must be easy to appreciate the utterly endearing features of the design. The NEL collective took the image of a bowing cat and that of a perched bird, representing them through the negative space of whimsical excised blocks.
From solid pieces of white material, a chair and a modular block were produced. The latter can function as a coffee table, a side table or as part of a stacked shelf-like structure. The animal-shaped voids welcome the arrangement of various objects so that the pieces behave as storage systems. Many of the cutouts of the 'Fill in the Cat' collection are jagged geometric openings that appear to invite the stashing of books.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Cutout Creature Furnishings
- Incorporating cutout animal shapes into furniture designs to create unique storage solutions.
- Whimsical Excisions
- Utilizing negative space and whimsical excised blocks to add a playful and endearing touch to furniture designs.
- Modular Storage Systems
- Creating modular block furniture items that can be stacked or arranged in different ways to provide versatile storage options.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Design
- The furniture industry can explore incorporating cutout creature designs to create storage solutions that are both functional and visually appealing.
- Interior Decor
- Interior decor professionals can use whimsical excisions and negative space to infuse playful elements into their designs and create unique storage solutions.
- Home Organization
- The home organization industry can benefit from modular storage systems that offer flexibility and adaptability to meet different storage needs in households.
