# Sculptural Nature-Inspired Designs
Sukwoo Lee Designs the Drop Series Highlighting Eternal Beauty

By Amy Duong | Published 2024-05-07 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-series
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Founder of SWNA Studio, Sukwoo Lee presents a look at the Drop series which is comprised of two designs inspired by nature. It surrounds the idea of eternal beauty and kicks off with the Drop Tray. It is a sculptural tray that is formed by joint lines and comes in three varying sizes.

Lee explains, “Throughout the work I put into [the Drop Tray], I was filled with thoughts about the contrast between the organic curves and straight lines flowing through the beauty of nature, and the harmony that lies in between them. The inspiration for the form eventually came from the nature of Korea. Within the wooden trays of various shapes designed this way, the contrast of lines creates a strong gap in the form, which creates newness again.”

Following the Drop Tray is the Drop Light, which has a similar structure with fluid curves that nest the different lampshades. It all rests in a stabilized cylindrical base foundation.

Image Credit: SWNA