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Open-Sourced Furniture

Philippe Starck Works with TOG to Make Customized Furniture Designs

Philippe Starck is a renown designer who has recently teamed up with TOG to create customized furniture designs. Instead of keeping the creative control completely in the hands of the designers, this new project connects with consumers who give their feedback on items. According to DesignBoom, "each client has the possibility to enjoy the piece as a naked design object while also getting the opportunity to form their own personal mix through colors, pattern and geometry."

Many consumers these days are looking for this freedom of choice when it comes to their purchases. The rise of crowd-sourcing for various projects has only invigorated this need even more, as people now see the results of their contributions before buying. Moreover, the distinct look of the furniture in this collection by Philippe Starck demonstrates how interesting designs can be when made through collaboration.

Photo Credits: designboom, togallcreatorstogether
Trend Themes
1. Customized Furniture Designs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the trend of personalized furniture designs by allowing customers to provide feedback and customize their own pieces.
2. Crowd-sourcing in Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harness the power of crowd-sourcing to involve consumers in the design process and create products that meet their preferences.
3. Collaborative Design Projects - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster collaboration between designers and consumers to create unique and interesting furniture designs that differ from traditional approaches.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate open-sourced and customized elements into furniture design to cater to the growing demand for personalized products.
2. Crowd-sourcing Platforms - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop platforms that enable crowd-sourcing in the design industry, connecting designers and consumers to co-create innovative products.
3. Collaborative Design Solutions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide tools and services that facilitate collaboration between designers and consumers, allowing for the creation of unique and collaborative design projects.
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