This minimalist and elegant glass desk is not only eye-catching and versatile, its designer, Nicola Morelli, wanted to send a message. Made with 100% recycled plexiglass and aluminum, the sustainable glass disk boasts a beautiful fluid grading that goes from light to deep blue. The product, which is titled the in.water concept furniture, attempts to visualize how polluted our waters have become by way of metaphor. After all, when "you start piling things on top of [the desk], its pristine beauty is immediately shattered. The clutter on the desk correlates to the waste in our water systems.
In the throes of climate change, many designers are creating functional and awareness-building products that speak to the reality of pollution and seek to change the human mindset.
Minimalist Gradient Glass Desks
The in.water Concept by Nicola Morelli is a Metaphor for Pollution
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Furniture - Minimalist and upcycled furniture made from sustainable materials and concepts visualizing the consequences of pollution are becoming more popular.
2. Awareness Building Products - Products that bring awareness to environmental issues by using metaphors and symbolism are increasingly being explored by designers.
3. Climate-conscious Design - Designers are innovating ways to combat climate change and waste by creating sustainable products that serve a functional purpose whilst raising awareness.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Industry - Sustainable and eco-friendly furniture is disrupting the market and becoming more popular in response to environmental concerns.
2. Design Industry - The design industry is shifting towards creating products with a purposeful and meaningful message to raise awareness for environmental issues.
3. Sustainability Industry - Innovations in the sustainability industry are growing as designers and businesses adopt new ways of creating sustainable, functional furniture to tackle environmental problems.