Kiki van Eijk's 'Civilized Primitive' collection includes a series of pieces that are modeled on primitive technology and the past ways of survival. Included are lamps, small beds and a number of home accessories.
The Dutch designer makes use of primitive technology by building the pieces with raw-looking materials and harsh structures -- making each look as those it was made by hand with supplies offered by nature. Kiki van Eijk was said to be inspired by the forests that surround her home in Eindhoven. With this, she began imagining how people used to survive in the wild, leading her to create the sustainable pieces.
The name of the collection notes the marriage between civilization and primitive living, the with resulting products combining wild elements with an aura of simplicity that make them complement a modern home well.
Primitive Furniture Collections
Kiki van Eijk's Collection is Inspired by Primitive Technology
Trend Themes
1. Primitive Technology-inspired Furniture - Design collections that replicate primitive techniques and materials present an opportunity to bring a sense of simplicity and natural beauty to modern homes.
2. Sustainable Home Accessories - Creating sustainable home accessories that incorporate raw materials and harsh structures can appeal to consumers who value nature-inspired designs and eco-friendly practices.
3. Marriage of Civilization and Wild Elements - Exploring the juxtaposition of civilization and primitive living in design can lead to innovative products that combine modern aesthetics with a touch of wilderness.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture design industry can capitalize on the trend of primitive technology-inspired pieces by creating unique collections that appeal to the modern consumer's desire for natural and sustainable products.
2. Home Accessories - The home accessories industry can leverage the trend of sustainable and raw-looking materials to offer consumers innovative and eco-friendly options that bring a touch of nature into their homes.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can embrace the marriage of civilization and wild elements trend by incorporating primitive technology-inspired furniture and sustainable home accessories into their projects, adding a unique and natural flair to the spaces they design.