Eva Dugintseva designed the Som chair concept, which is a beautiful furniture piece that is made with only sustainable materials. The chair is comprised of a 3D printed construction and is free of any adhesives or screws for a very seamless silhouette. It uses recycled PS, which stands for polystyrene plastic -- it is a material that reduces the harmful impacts often caused by mass-produced chairs.
The 3D printing process makes it easy to experiment and explore dynamic shapes. The Son chair is made from two bent shapes separately crafted with ridged surfaces. The main form of the furniture has a small opening for the smaller piece to carefully slide into and create the supportive foundation of three legs.
3D-Printed Sustainable Chairs
Eva Dugintseva Designs the Som Chair Concept with No Screws
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable 3D Printing - Innovative use of sustainable materials and 3D printing techniques for furniture design.
2. Adhesive-free Furniture - Development of furniture pieces without the need for adhesives or screws, enhancing product design and durability.
3. Dynamic Shape Exploration - Utilization of 3D printing process to experiment with intricate and unique shapes in furniture production.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to adopt sustainable 3D printing methods for eco-friendly production.
2. Plastic Recycling - Potential for plastic recycling industry to partner with furniture designers for more environmentally conscious solutions.
3. Design Engineering - Application of dynamic shape exploration in furniture design presents new challenges and creative opportunities for design engineers.