Netherlands-based designer and artist Lambert Kamps from the city of Groningen has recently displayed a series of Inflatable Furniture during the 2014 IMM Cologne furnishing show. The exhibition features a collection of bulging, inflated chairs and an interactive shelter that allows visitors to take refuge inside the tent-like structure.
Taking inspiration from a sandbag-like fortress, the structure blurs the boundaries between architecture and design. The entire installation is a caramel-colored, layered shelter bound together by red straps, built with a 220 meter inflatable tube that was layered on top of each other. Inside the structure are layers of blankets to allow visitors to pop their heads in the many openings or go in to simply hang out.
Inflatable Furniture Installations
Designer Kamps' Series is a Fun and Interactive Hiding Place
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Installation Experiences - Opportunity to create immersive and engaging installations that allow visitors to interact and experience the space in unique ways.
2. Innovative Furniture Designs - Potential for designing furniture that incorporates inflatable elements to provide a flexible and playful experience for users.
3. Blurry Boundaries Between Architecture and Design - Chance to explore designs that challenge traditional definitions of architecture and design, creating structures that seamlessly merge the two disciplines.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Incorporating inflatable elements in furniture design can create new opportunities for creative and functional designs.
2. Event Experiences - Creating interactive installations for events can enhance participant engagement and leave a lasting impression.
3. Architecture - Exploring the integration of inflatable structures in architectural designs can lead to innovative and dynamic buildings.