'Play Grown' is an interactive art series that's encouraging adults to find time in their lives to stop and play. Made as a hybrid that sits somewhere between furniture design and a jungle gym accessory, this art experience fuses light-hearted engagement with utility-based design.
One piece appears as a basic wooden lounge chair with a seat replaced by a moving swing, while another, is a coat rack that doubles as a climbable pole. Also featured is a laughably nonfunctional plant holder that rests on a seesaw, tipping as water is added.
The exclusivity between playfulness and childhood is a relationship the artist intends to change. By infusing everyday objects with something fun, the artist is successfully encouraging adults to play.
Furniture Playground Hybrids
'Play Grown' Fuses Furniture Design with Jungle Gyms
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Furniture Design - Making furniture more engaging and interactive by combining it with elements of play.
2. Utility-based Art Experiences - Creating art installations that serve a functional purpose while also providing an engaging experience.
3. Blurring Boundaries of Play and Design - Challenging the notion that playfulness is limited to childhood and exploring the potential for fun in everyday objects.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Exploring innovative ways to incorporate interactive elements and playfulness into furniture.
2. Art Installations - Creating immersive experiences that combine artistic expression with functional design.
3. Home Decor - Offering unique and playful decor options that blend aesthetics and interactive features.