There has been a sizable market for household designer products as many are seeking to personalize their home, with reference to contemporary aesthetics. As a result, the appearance, as well as the techniques through which homeware is developed is of importance.
Liang-Jung Chen and Shuei-Yuan Yang are two designers whose work effortlessly fits consumer demand in this category. That is, of course, if the individual is looking for a raw and industrial vibe. The duo debuted a collection of household designer goods through a pop-up activation during the 2019 Dutch Design Week. The products presented hardware components that were turned into functional homeware. For example, the collection highlighted a dish rack that was made with bird spikes and a concrete base. Elsewhere, various plugs from bathtubs, sinks, and the like, are repurposed as bottle tops.
Hardware-Derived Household Designer Goods
Liang-Jung Chen and Shuei-Yuan Yang Prioritize Function
Trend Themes
1. Raw and Industrial Vibe - Designers are creating household goods with raw and industrial aesthetics, meeting consumer demand for personalized homeware.
2. Repurposing Hardware Components - Designers are turning hardware components into functional homeware, offering innovative and creative solutions.
3. Contemporary Aesthetics in Homeware - Consumers are seeking household designer goods that prioritize both appearance and development techniques to reflect contemporary aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can explore opportunities to create raw and industrial-themed household designer goods for customers looking to personalize their homes.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate repurposed hardware components to create unique and innovative homeware designs, catering to clients' individual tastes.
3. Product Design - Product designers can focus on developing homeware products that combine contemporary aesthetics with functional and repurposed hardware components, offering disruptive innovation in the industry.