Designer/artist Julien Berthier's 'Left-handed Rietveld Chair' is a clever redesign of one of design history's most groundbreaking chairs ever -- the Gerrit Rietveld's Red and Blue Chair.
Dutch designers have proclaimed 2010 to be the year of Gerrit Rietveld, and as such, designers from all over are paying their respects. The Left-handed Rietveld Chair was designed by Julien Berthier's left hand which is what gives it its unique and wonky shape. Check out the distorted design along with its source material in the gallery above. So much for the year of the tiger.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Clever Redesigns
- There is an opportunity for designers to reimagine and redesign iconic furniture pieces, creating unique and unconventional designs.
- Left-handed Design
- Designing products specifically for left-handed users presents a niche market that is often overlooked and provides opportunities for innovation.
- Homage to Design History
- Paying tribute to iconic designers and their work can inspire new designs that build upon traditional aesthetics.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Design
- The furniture design industry can capitalize on the trend of clever redesigns by creating unconventional and eye-catching furniture pieces.
- Product Design
- Designers specializing in product design can explore the niche market of left-handed users, creating innovative and ergonomic products catered to their needs.
- Art and Design Education
- Educational institutions focused on art and design can introduce lessons and projects that encourage students to pay homage to design history while reimagining and redesigning iconic works.
