Always the innovative industrial designer, Dominic Wilcox has created the 'Do Not Touch chair. Although it defeats the purpose of a chair, it demonstrates the fine line between form and functionality in regards to our everyday surroundings.
A line wire sculpture, the Do Not Touch Chair was made with one continuous piece of wire. Instead of using simple "Do Not Touch" signs that litter museum halls, this installation features a speaker that blares "do not touch" if the chair is, in fact, touched.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Interactive Art
- Opportunities to create interactive installations that blur the line between art and function.
- Sculptural Furniture
- Designing furniture that is simultaneously functional and visually striking through sculptural elements.
- Mixed Reality Design
- Incorporating technology that enhances the experience of interacting with physical objects, like adding sound effects to a wire sculpture chair.
Sectors Adopting This
- Furniture Design
- Opportunities for designers to create more unconventional, artistic pieces that offer both form and function and push the boundaries of the industry.
- Museums and Galleries
- Opportunities to add more interactive elements to exhibits to engage visitors and enhance the overall experience.
- Technology Integration
- Opportunities for companies to create innovative products that integrate technology with physical objects, like adding sound or sensing capabilities to everyday furniture items.
