Designers Maria Roca and Erika Biarnes created clip-on supports called 'Snap' that allow you to create pieces of furniture from random objects. The two designers conjured up the idea of making a simple item that could be used to create bespoke pieces of furniture.
Snaps emerged from two thoughts -- the first though was to eliminate the use connecting elements like nails and glue. The second thought was to allow people to create their own furniture using found objects based on personal taste and preference.
The result of these ideas are clip-on supports that are epoxy paint-covered steel loops. The loops bend over at the top to create a flat point that acts as a clamp. These clamps extend on one side to become table legs. They can be attached to anything from old doors to dart boards. They are available in a variety of colors and can hold up to 154 pounds and act as a table, stool, desk or nightstand.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Customizable Furniture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop clip-on supports that can be easily customized and attached to different objects, allowing users to create their own unique furniture pieces.
- Sustainable Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of eco-friendly materials for clip-on supports, promoting sustainable and environmentally conscious furniture design.
- DIY Furniture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design clip-on supports that enable users to easily assemble and disassemble furniture, empowering individuals to create and modify their pieces based on personal preferences.
Sectors Adopting This
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate clip-on supports into the manufacturing process, allowing for more customizable and adaptable furniture production.
- Home Decor Retail
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer clip-on supports as a product in home decor stores, providing customers with a unique and personalized furniture solution.
- Sustainable Materials
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with manufacturers of sustainable materials to create clip-on supports that align with eco-friendly furniture trends.
