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Misshapen Oddball Furniture

Designer Misha Kahn Explores Experimental Childlike Creations

— February 19, 2014 — Art & Design
The work of industrial designer Misha Kahn, who is based in Brooklyn, New York, could be likened to that of fashion designer Jeremy Scott and artist Jeff Koon. He explores childlike creations such as those that have elevated his peers' careers. Whether that entails actual cartoonish designs or a mishmash of oddball inspiration, designer Misha Kahn doesn't focus on the sky as his limit.

Currently producing a series of lamps for a room made by Bjarne Melgaard for the Whitney Biennial, designer Misha Kahn has made waves on the Internet with his use of experimental materials, asymmetrical shapes and eerie motifs. He reveals, "I'm hoping to help infuse the material culture with a little more looseness and an easier, more accessible way of making things."
Trend Themes
1. Childlike Creations - Designers exploring childlike creations are disrupting the traditional boundaries of design and encouraging more playful and whimsical products.
2. Experimental Materials - Exploring new and unconventional materials, designers can create unique and visually stimulating products that stand out in a saturated market.
3. Asymmetrical Shapes - Moving away from traditional symmetrical design, asymmetrical shapes and forms can create an eye-catching and unconventional product that resonates with modern consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Furniture designers who explore unusual materials and childlike creations can create unique and memorable pieces that stand out in a crowded market.
2. Lighting Design - Lighting designers can utilize unconventional materials and asymmetrical shapes to create visually unique and striking pieces that can elevate any space.
3. Art and Sculpture - Artists who explore childlike creations and unconventional materials can create thought-provoking and memorable artwork that challenges conventional notions of what art should be.
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