The pieces that make up the Foam and Glass collection look like something that could be found in a little girl's playroom. Although more object than dishware, the whimsical designs could easily be used when playing house. Not to mention that the foam part of the designs make them relatively safe as toys, though not necessarily the glass bits.
Designed for the Dutch Invertual Exhibition Revaluate, which took place as part of Dutch Design Week, by Amsterdam-born Roos Gompert, the Foam and Glass collection boasts a purposeful contrast of materials. The designer writes, "Two materials that are each other’s visual and physical opposites. One often used to protect the other. By treating glass and foam as equals, both materials enhance each other and gain new meaning." The pieces are playful and contemporary.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Contrasting Materials
- Opportunity to create playful and unexpected designs by combining unexpected materials.
- Multi-functional Objects
- Designing objects that can serve multiple purposes and appeal to a wider audience.
- Childhood Nostalgia
- Creating designs that tap into nostalgic emotions and memories from childhood.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Home Decor
- Innovating in the home decor industry by introducing unconventional and whimsical designs.
- Toy Manufacturing
- Creating safe and design-forward toys that can appeal to both children and adults.
- Art Exhibitions
- Exploring unconventional materials and designs in art exhibitions to create a playful and thought-provoking experience for visitors.
