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Asymmetrically Folded Ledges

The Knick Shelf by DING3000 Embraces Intrigue with a Simple Crease

— November 28, 2011 — Art & Design
The floating shelf is an appealing piece of wall-mounted storage, popular because of its clean line and apparent absence of underpinning hardware. The Knick Shelf by DING3000 explores this use of a single piece of material to construct a self-supporting ledge, attractive to those who appreciate the former but desire more of a visual impact.

Designed for Pulpo, this storage system is made from a narrow sheet of powder coated steel, manipulated quite simply with a sharp 90-degree fold of one corner. The resulting form creates a buttress suitable for placement against a wall which affords the convenient placement of supportive screws.

When mounted at eye-level, the thin ledge of the Knick Shelf by DING3000 is nearly invisible. It's the asymmetrical triangular brace that adds a chic element of contemporary visual interest.
Trend Themes
1. Asymmetrically Folded Design - The use of asymmetrical folded design in home decor can enhance contemporary visual interest.
2. Single-piece Storage - The trend of single-piece storage systems, like the Knick Shelf, are becoming popular due to their clean and simple lines.
3. Powder-coated Steel - The use of powder-coated steel in minimalist designs like the Knick Shelf are in trend due to its durability and clean finish.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - In the interior design industry, there is a growing demand for visually interesting yet minimalistic storage solutions like the Knick Shelf.
2. Furniture - Furniture companies can incorporate asymmetrical folded design in their products to provide a modern aesthetic appeal for contemporary homeowners.
3. Metalworking - Companies in metalworking industry can focus on using powder-coated steel to make products that have a high demand in the interior design and furniture industries.
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