Plush is precisely what makes furnishings so comfortable for the human body, making a piece such as the Onigiri Pouf such an ergonomic success. It hasn't been designed to match the mechanics of the sitter's form; like a bean bag chair, this cozy item gently contours you as you sink your weight into it.
Alessandro Di Stefano designed this playful sofa for the Formabilio store. Inspired specifically by the Onigiri rice ball, the oversized cushion takes the full form of a staple Asian food, embodying a slight dimple in its surface to invite someone to take a seat. A darker textile differentiates the backrest of the Onigiri Pouf Armchair, and all of the fabric that goes into its creation is wonderfully eco-friendly. It suits an appetite for softness and sustainability.
Rice Ball Seating
The Onigiri Pouf is the Couch Equivalent of Japanese Comfort Food
Trend Themes
1. Plush Furnishings - Designing furnishings for maximum comfort by using plush materials that contour to the sitter's form, like the Onigiri Pouf.
2. Food-inspired Designs - Designing furnishings inspired by food staples, like the Onigiri Pouf's resemblance to the Japanese rice ball.
3. Eco-friendly Fabrics - Using sustainable and environmentally-friendly materials in creating furnishings, like the Onigiri Pouf's use of eco-friendly fabric.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The furniture manufacturing industry can take inspiration from the Onigiri Pouf in designing comfortable and sustainable furnishings using eco-friendly fabrics.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate plush furnishings similar to the Onigiri Pouf that provide maximum comfort while also fitting in with food-inspired design themes in home décor.
3. Green Manufacturing - Manufacturing businesses can explore eco-friendly manufacturing processes and materials for designing sustainable furnishings that are both functional and pleasing to the eye, like the Onigiri Pouf.