Italy-based designer Viktor Matik has come up with an Internet-inspired shelving system appropriately titled 'www.' The frame is made from wooden slats, while the shelves are comprised of strings strung horizontally and diagonally within the frame. The overall concept emphasizes space -- a desired quality in any shelving system.
The interconnected strings that create the storage surfaces are indeed reminiscent of a network, as they intersect and run parallel to one another. Beyond the form and concept of this design, it is a supremely functional piece of furniture.
Diagonal surfaces are often overlooked in shelving systems, however, they provide useful niche functions. As shown in the photographs featured here, they allow books to be set gently against them, thereby avoiding the clumsiness that often follows trying to set a book upright on an unsympathetic horizontal plane.
Internet-Inspired Shelves
This Viktor Matic Concept Combines Form and Function
Trend Themes
1. Diagonal Shelving - The 'www.' shelving system highlights the usefulness of diagonal surfaces, which could be a trend in modern furniture design.
2. Interconnected Storage - The string-based shelves of the 'www.' system are reminiscent of interconnected networks and could inspire similar storage designs.
3. Functional Form - The 'www.' system emphasizes both form and function and could be a trend in furniture design that prioritizes both qualities.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture makers could incorporate diagonal surfaces and string-based shelves in their designs to provide both aesthetic and functional value.
2. Home Organization - Home organization companies could create new and innovative storage solutions using the 'www.' system's emphasis on space and interconnectedness.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers could use the 'www.' shelving system to divide and utilize space in creative ways, adding both form and function to a room.