The pieces of the 'Stop Playing With Yourself,' puzzle furniture are too large to be moved by a single person. Michael Alvisse designed this interactive, modular furniture to facilitate the idea of communal effort.
The concept is based on a classic wooden puzzle. The eco-friendly felt upholstered foam elements can be arranged to create a sofa, chair, table, a bed, or simply a soft sculpture.
Implications - The Green Building Council Australia has recognized the puzzle furniture as being "eco innovative." Michael Alvisse's business with his partner called Schamburg + Alvisse was also awarded by the Powerhouse Museum for their sustainable designs. The furniture made by Schamburg + Alvisse is made out of "recycled plastics, low-formaldehyde glues and eco timbers."
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Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Furniture - Design and manufacture furniture using recycled plastics, low-formaldehyde glues and eco timbers to reduce environmental impact.
2. Modular Furniture - Create modular furniture pieces that can be combined and rearranged in multiple ways to offer different furniture setups and configurations.
3. Interactive Furniture - Incorporate interactive and communal elements in furniture designs to encourage social engagement and shared experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Companies can incorporate eco-friendly materials and modular, interactive design elements in their furniture to reduce environmental impact and improve user experience.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can offer their clients modular and interactive furniture options that are both visually appealing and environmentally sustainable.
3. Green Building - Green building projects can benefit from using eco-friendly furniture options that align with their sustainability goals and help create unique, interactive spaces.