Japanese design studio Honoka presents the new Tatami Refab Project exhibition at Designart Tokyo. It is comprised of a series of furniture and lighting that are made through a 3D printing process, to craft a material that is made using discarded Tatami mats. It features a new life of lampshades, tables, basins, plant holders, stools, lighting fixtures, and more.
All of these have a unique glow that is created from the material's translucency made from grass and resin. Honoka explains, "Honoka has developed a unique material by mixing biodegradable resin with Igusa grass, which is extracted from Japanese discarded Tatami mats. Using ExtraBold's large 3D printer, the project proposes furniture that re-weaves Tatami into modern life."
Repurposed Furniture Design Exhibitions
Honoka Presents the Tatami Refab Project Exhibition
Trend Themes
1. Repurposed Furniture - Crafting furniture and lighting through 3D printing using discarded Tatami mats presents an opportunity for repurposing materials in innovative ways.
2. Translucent Material - Incorporating translucency into furniture and lighting designs using a unique material made from grass and resin offers opportunities for creating distinctive and eye-catching products.
3. Sustainable Design - Utilizing biodegradable resin and recycling discarded Tatami mats to create furniture and lighting promotes sustainable practices in the design industry.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The repurposing of materials and the creation of unique, translucent furniture and lighting pieces can inspire innovative interior design solutions.
2. 3D Printing - Using 3D printing technology to turn discarded Tatami mats into furniture and lighting showcases the potential for innovative applications in the 3D printing industry.
3. Sustainable Manufacturing - The use of biodegradable resin and recycling practices in the creation of furniture and lighting highlights opportunities for sustainable manufacturing processes.