Design studio Grain introduces its new Clover collection which is made up of a range of cork tables that come together to resemble the look of a four-leaf clover. Cork is a notable material for the studio as it is renewable and entirely biodegradable for a sustainable solution. It is also a tactile soft material that resembles the feel of velvet, which invites interaction with the design.
The capsule is made up of two different tones of cork including a light option and a darker chocolate brown color. Co-founder of Grain Chelsea Minola states, "The more time we spend with these pieces, the more delighted we are by the relationships of the four leaves coming together. You experience new compositions depending on your view. I am also struck by the richness of the dark brown cork. It gives off this very grounded and earthy feel that is echoed in the soft hand of the surface texture."
Grainy Cork Furniture Capsules
Grain Delivers the New Clover Collection of Playful Design
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Furniture - Designing furniture made of sustainable materials like biodegradable cork may disrupt traditional furniture-making methods.
2. Modular Furniture - Creating modular furniture that can be arranged and re-arranged in different configurations provides customers versatile solutions for their spaces.
3. Tactile Design - Incorporating non-traditional design materials that offer a pleasant tactile experience (like soft cork vs rigid wood) adds another dimension to furniture design.
Industry Implications
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3. Lifestyle - Designing everyday objects with non-traditional materials that offer a pleasant tactile experience elevates consumers' interactions with these objects in their daily life.