Furnishing Utopia collaborated with retailer Design Within Reach on a lineup of designer-friendly household tools that draw direct inspiration from the American Shaker movement — "a religious sect, known for its simple furniture and architecture, made in the late 19th century," as Dezeen describes. From an all-black broom with red detailing by US designer Christopher Specce to Sophie Lou Jacobsen's ribbed glass bottles, the household tools were exhibited during the NYCxDesign festival.
Furnishing Utopia 3.0: Hands to Work was created to elevate the tedious task of daily chores through good and aesthetically pleasing construction. With its household tool collection for 2018, the creative collective supports the re-emergence of its inspiration as a popular design route.
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Trend Themes
1. Shaker-influenced Furniture - The collaboration between Furnishing Utopia and Design Within Reach showcases the trend of incorporating Shaker design elements into modern furniture.
2. Designer-friendly Household Tools - Furnishing Utopia's collection of household tools demonstrates the trend of creating aesthetically pleasing tools that elevate the experience of daily chores.
3. Re-emergence of Shaker Design - Furnishing Utopia's work supports the trend of Shaker design making a comeback as a popular design route in contemporary furniture and household tools.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The collaboration between Furnishing Utopia and Design Within Reach presents disruptive innovation opportunities in creating furniture that combines modern aesthetics with the simplicity and functionality of Shaker design.
2. Household Tools - Furnishing Utopia's designer-friendly household tools open up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the industry by incorporating Shaker-inspired design elements into practical tools.
3. Home Decor - The re-emergence of Shaker design as showcased by Furnishing Utopia provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in home decor by offering consumers a blend of minimalist, functional designs with a touch of historical inspiration.