Rich Mnisi is a South African fashion designer who has gained attention for his latest furniture collection, dubbed 'Nwa-Mulamula.' The range consists of two pieces -- a leather chaise in navy and a leather seat atop a bronze base. The creations feature a smooth texture that is only accentuated by the fluid forms.
For Nwa-Mulamula, Rich Mnisi drew inspiration from his great-grandmother who he refers to as the 'guardian figure.' Motivated by her tenacity and wisdom, the South African fashion designer directly injects the furniture collection with motifs that are relevant to her and his experience in the world -- from the elongated leather couch that nods to her "presence and long-lasting teachings" to the bronze stance that references "her tears."
Relative-Inspired Furniture Lines
South African Fashion Designer Rich Mnisi Taps Sentimentalism
Trend Themes
1. Relative-inspired Furniture - Opportunity to create furniture lines that draw inspiration from personal and family experiences to evoke sentimental connections from customers.
2. Fluid Forms - Using fluid shapes and forms in furniture designs to add visual allure and unique aesthetics.
3. Motif Infused Designs - Incorporating personal motifs into product designs to add meaning and storytelling value into products.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Furniture producers adopting the use of fluid forms and personal motifs in furniture designs to create sentimental pieces.
2. Luxury Product Design - Luxury product designers creating custom designs that infuse personal stories and experiences from customers into their products to create sentimental value.
3. Fashion Design - Fashion designers seeking inspiration from personal and family experiences to create designs that add a personal touch and storytelling value to their designs.