Don't let the look of the Bench Medusa deceive you: it bears that name for a very good reason. Although it may appear to be soft and comfortable, it is in fact hard as rock. That is because the metal frame of the Bench Medusa is covered with a concrete canvas, which is a cement-filled nylon fabric, rather than a down blanket.
Created by young Dutch designer Erasmus Scherjon, a recent graduate from the Design Academy Eindhoven, the Bench Medusa is an outdoor two-seated piece of furniture. Quirky and contemporary, it is as if Medusa herself glanced at this bench, petrifying it without losing its textile appearance and tactility. Keep your eyes peeled for more designs using concrete canvas.
Blanketed Cement Seating
The Bench Medusa is Draped With a Concrete Canvas
Trend Themes
1. Concrete Fabric - The use of cement-filled nylon fabric in furniture design presents opportunities for more durable, low-maintenance outdoor seating options.
2. Textile-metal Fusion - The combination of metal frames and fabric materials presents innovative design possibilities for both indoor and outdoor furniture.
3. Quirky Outdoor Design - The Bench Medusa demonstrates the potential for creative, unconventional designs in outdoor furniture that can add a unique touch to public spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can explore the use of cement-filled nylon fabric and metal frames to create durable outdoor seating options with unique designs.
2. Architecture - Architects and landscape designers can incorporate innovative seating designs like the Bench Medusa into their outdoor projects to add a distinctive touch to public spaces.
3. Textile Manufacturing - The use of cement-filled nylon fabric creates opportunities for textile manufacturers to expand their product offerings to include more durable materials for industrial and outdoor design applications.