Artist and designer Kai Linke is making miniature root chairs. First, he creates chair molds and attaches plants to the back of them. Then he lets the plant grow, and the roots begin to fill in the chair mold. The eventual results are miniature root chairs.
Kai Linke plans on perfecting his technique using the miniature root chairs so that he can eventually create human-size root chairs. One such life-size project has already begun.
Implications - Kai Linke artistic experiments involve fast-growing plant life and using their roots as the basis for a chair. This is really an innovative artistic and design oriented project that has both a functional and aesthetic dimension. I would really like to see more designers get this innovative when it comes to creating designs.
Miniature Root Chairs
Artist Kai Linke is Practicing Growing Chairs With Plant Roots
Trend Themes
1. Growing Chair - Creating furniture by growing plants into molds to achieve functional and artistic designs
2. Biophilic Design - Incorporating nature and natural elements into indoor spaces to improve well-being and aesthetics
3. Sustainable Furniture - Designing furniture using eco-friendly materials and production techniques to decrease environmental impact
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Exploring innovative production methods to create functional and sustainable furniture designs
2. Gardening/horticulture - Using plant growth to achieve unique and artistic designs for indoor and outdoor spaces
3. Interior Design - Incorporating natural elements into indoor spaces for aesthetic and well-being benefits