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See-Through Storage Systems

Slide Series Have Ghostly Structures with Seemingly Suspended Surfaces

— April 7, 2015 — Art & Design
While the typical bookcase embodies a dominant presence within a room, these see-through storage systems succeed in fading into the background. Made by Nendo, the Slide collection pieces are constructed with immaculate transparent glass, making them almost invisible to the eye.

A pair of bookshelves includes a tall version and a shorter and broader model, each with secondary ledges that are bonded to the clear ones. These tinted panes are what make the shelves perceptible, and actually confuse the perspective of the observer. This see-through storage furniture supports the translucent panels in skewed positions, making it look as though they're floating away. The unusual arrangements actually increase the surface area for displaying one's things.

Nendo's slide collection is a great example of how typically ordinary shelving is being transformed into opportunities to create sculptural and illusory decoration.
Trend Themes
1. Transparent Furniture - Businesses in the furniture industry can explore creating transparent designs for storage systems to add a unique and modern touch to homes and offices.
2. Sculptural Storage - Designers can explore creating storage systems that not only serve a functional purpose but also function as a sculptural decoration in a space.
3. Illusory Decor - There is an opportunity to create furniture that creates illusions in a space by playing with perspective and perception to create a unique and visually interesting environment.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Furniture companies can explore creating transparent, sculptural, and illusory storage systems for homes and offices.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate these trendy storage systems to add a unique touch to a space and create an illusion of space.
3. Architecture - Architects can incorporate these storage systems into their designs as functional and visually interesting pieces that add to the overall design aesthetic.
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