Richard Woods and Sebastian Wrong like to play tricks with bricks. They collaborated on a series of chairs and sofas for the British company Established & Sons. The furniture isn’t made of bricks and mortar; the upholstery uses a screen printed fabric giving the user a comfortable embrace rather than a brick in the behind.
Implications - Designers are playing with the aesthetics of interior pieces to establish an element of quirkiness in the home. Thus, couches, chairs and tables are being released bearing the oddest of inspirations, such as the Estavlished & Sons brick chair. This serves as a tale to other companies to ensure an element of fantasy is instilled in all products.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Quirky Interior Pieces
- Designers are embracing odd inspirations to create unique furniture pieces.
- Screen Printed Upholstery
- Screen printed fabric is being used to provide comfort and aesthetics in furniture design.
- Fantasy-inspired Products
- Companies are being encouraged to incorporate an element of fantasy in their product designs.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Design
- The furniture industry is embracing quirky and unique designs to cater to consumer preferences.
- Printing and Textiles
- The printing and textiles industry is seeing an increased demand for screen printed fabrics in furniture upholstery.
- Product Design
- The product design industry is encouraging companies to incorporate fantasy elements in their designs to stand out in the market.
