The concept of air as a main material in architecture and design might sound outlandish to some but the tech age has certainly pushed innovation to new heights—to the point where some scientists have created 'air protein' During Milan Design Week 2022, a group of industrial design students from Muthesius University in Kiel, Germany also embarked on a project that relied on air as a main material.
Aptly titled 'Air Supply,' the installation includes inflated objects—for example, a suitcase, a StrappedLight system that is made up of "see-through bubbles that encase LED rods," a seat cushion, and more. The Air Supply exhibition spotlights the work of 17 students who were working individually or collectively to explore how air can be used in product design.
Image Credit: Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Air-based Design
- Using air as a main material in architecture and design.
- Inflatable Installations
- Creating installation pieces with inflatable objects.
- See-through Structures
- Designing structures that are see-through or mostly translucent.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- Air-based design could transform the way structures are built.
- Product Design
- Inflatable installations could be an innovative way to create functional and aesthetic products.
- Lighting
- See-through structures can pave the way for new, visually interesting lighting designs.
