Something doesn't seem right with the Equilibrium Collection. The body of each piece of furniture appears to be impossibly balanced on uniquely carved legs. As though tippy toeing in reverse, the end of the leg that touches the surface of the body, not the floor, is dangerously tapered. How could it support such a weight? The Equilibrium Collection finds a way.
Created by Andre Cruz, a designer based in Sao Paolo, Brazil, the furniture in the Equilibrium Collection are reinforced with hidden metal supports that stabilizes each corner. Nevertheless, this knowledge doesn't change the fact that they are visually striking. Adults could even play with children's imaginations and tell them that the Equilibrium Collection is made with the help of magic.
Other than that, the Equilibrium Collection has a minimalist aesthetic.
Precariously Perched Furniture
The Equilibrium Collection by Andre Cruz is Impossibly Balanced
Trend Themes
1. Impossibly Balanced Furniture - Designing furniture that is seemingly precariously perched and impossibly balanced could create a sense of wonder and intrigue in consumers.
2. Hidden Structural Support - Incorporating hidden metal supports in furniture could be a trend for designers looking to create visually striking pieces without sacrificing stability and safety.
3. Playful Design - Creating furniture with a playful aesthetic and narrative could engage both adults and children, tapping into a new market for furniture design.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Furniture designers could explore the concept of impossibly balanced furniture or hidden structural supports to create visually striking pieces that caters to consumers with a flair for the unconventional.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers could source for furniture that is both visually striking and utilitarian to create unconventional and engaging environments for their clients.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Marketing teams could tap into the trend of playful furniture design to target a new demographic and create engaging campaigns that speaks to consumers looking for imaginative and unique products.