This pouf-like chair designed by Keita Suzuki of design firm Product Design Center is representative of the amount of tears a person sheds in his or her lifetime. The Tear Drop Chair also looks like a giant tear, big enough for children to play on.
The Japanese designer created the artistic furniture to hold 64 liters of water, which is the amount of tears an average person cries. Keita Suzuki made the piece out of 0.3 mm thick vinyl, which also acts as a magnifying glass. This gives people the ability to stand, sit and walk on water.
The Tear Drop Chair acts as both a thought-provoking piece and as a fun experiment for kids and the curious kids at heart.
Tear-Signifying Poufs
The Tear Drop Chair by Keita Suzuki Holds a Lifetime's Worth of Tears
Trend Themes
1. Emotional Design - Opportunities exist for designers to create products that reflect and express emotions in a tangible and artistic way.
2. Interactive Furniture - Designers and furniture manufacturers could explore creating furniture pieces that act as fun and interactive experiments for young and old alike.
3. Functional Art - There is potential for designers to create furniture pieces that function as both art and practical objects in a unique and innovative way.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture industry could benefit from exploring creative and expressive designs that go beyond traditional shapes and functions.
2. Artistic Installations - The art world could explore using furniture pieces as installations to create thought-provoking and emotional experiences for viewers.
3. Educational Toys and Games - There is potential for the toy and game industry to create products that combine play and learning with scientific experiments, like the Tear Drop Chair.