Shiner is Joe Manus and Joe Manus is Shiner. Got it? Good.
The designer created the eco-friendly furniture collection above in the slow-moving, smooth-talking city of Atlanta, and named his collection after the southern colloquialism for a black eye. Being from Kentucky, let's just say I have had my fair share of 'shining' experiences. Damn kids.
Anyway, according to Joe Manus, 'shiners are tough, dark, and proudly damaged.' Well Joe, we definitely like it for a furniture philosophy, just keep those shiners off of our face!
What's Driving This Trend
- Eco-friendly Furniture
- Creating furniture that is environmentally friendly and sustainable.
- Design Collections Named After Colloquialism
- Naming a design collection after a region's slang term can add a personal touch to the brand.
- Proudly Damaged Furniture
- Designing furniture that is meant to look roughed up but still functional is a trend.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture
- Furniture makers should focus on eco-friendliness and personal touches like naming their collections after slang terms.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can incorporate the trend of furniture being designed to look roughed up but still functional into their designs.
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Manufacturers should focus on using eco-friendly materials and creating products that have a longer lifespan, rather than disposable products.
