The 'Weave Stool' is a durable seating solution that aims to offer a comfortable place to sit that won't detract from the overall aesthetic of a living or working space. Featuring a woven cushion section, the stool is inspired by the Korean jukbuin handicraft that is achieved using overlapping layers that go in three directions. This specialized structure allows the stool to have a very rugged design thanks to the metal strips that have been used in place of bamboo for a touch of flexibility without too much give.
The 'Weave Stool' is the design work of Hyeongkwon Lee, Sanghee Yoo and Seong Bin Kim, and also helps to virtually disappear into a space for an increased focus on minimalism.
Traditional Korean Handicraft Stools
The 'Weave Stool' is Inspired by the Jukbuin Weave Technique
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Seating Solutions - The 'Weave Stool' showcases the opportunity for designers to create modern, minimalist seating solutions.
2. Modernized Handicraft Techniques - Incorporating traditional Korean jukbuin handicraft techniques into modern designs, like the 'Weave Stool', presents opportunities for disrupting the handicraft industry.
3. Flexible Materials in Design - The use of flexible metal strips instead of bamboo on the 'Weave Stool' provides an opportunity for designers to experiment with alternative materials for furniture design.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The furniture manufacturing industry can reference the 'Weave Stool' as inspiration to incorporate traditional handicraft techniques into modern designs.
2. Interior Design - The 'Weave Stool' can be used by interior designers to create a minimalist aesthetic within living or working spaces.
3. Handicraft - The use of modernized traditional handicraft techniques in furniture design, as demonstrated by the 'Weave Stool', presents an opportunity for disruption within the handicraft industry.