Barcelona-based design studio Mariscal translates classic Spanish comic characters in the form of 3D children's chairs. Mariscal effectively mimics the cartoon characters' outlines, as well as facial expressions. The cat chair is smiling only on one side of its face, which is the look that the grinning cat of the comic strip often had.
The seats resemble the main cartoon characters of Los Garriris, which was illustrated by renowned Spanish artist Javier Mariscal. These characters are said to be Disney-inspired.
The design was included in a furniture collection by Magis. It is designed to be a multi-functional piece, not only playing the role of a plastic chair, but also anything else a child’s imagination wants it to be. The comfortable stools would make a playful addition to home.
Grinning Cartoon Cat Seating
These Kids' Chairs Bring Classic Comics to Homes
Trend Themes
1. 3D Children's Chairs - The production of 3D children's chairs based on classic Spanish comic characters is an opportunity for furniture businesses to create unique and playful designs for children's homes.
2. Multi-functional Children's Furniture - The creation of children's furniture that serves more than one purpose and encourages imaginative play is a trend that furniture manufacturers can adopt to provide value to customers.
3. Character-inspired Furniture - Furniture companies can create character-inspired designs that bring beloved fictional characters to life in homes, especially for children and comic book enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Furniture companies have the opportunity to produce unique, character-inspired designs for children’s homes.
2. Entertainment - The combination of character-inspired furniture with classic comic characters is a trend that could be embraced by entertainment companies to leverage nostalgia and create products for children and adults alike.
3. Retail - Retailers can cater to parents looking for furniture that encourages their children's imaginative play by offering multi-functional, character-inspired furniture designs.