It is hard not to fall in love with the sculptural lines of Laura Kishimoto's furniture designs. Even if they are not necessarily up to someone's personal taste, appreciating the sculptural quality of each piece would only be natural. They are more like works of art than pieces of furniture, after all. Unsurprisingly, Laura Kishimoto's designs are inspired by a particular artform: origami.
Laura Kishimoto, a senior design student in the Department of Furniture Design at the Rhode Island School of Design, was president of the Origami Club in high school, so it clearly plays a big part in her life. Nevertheless, she writes, "Geometry is both a tool and a crutch in my design process. I find it impossible to create an original idea without some foundation to build upon."
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Origami-inspired Design
- Designers can explore using origami techniques in their creations to infuse a sculptural and artistic quality to everyday objects.
- Sculptural Furniture
- The trend of sculptural furniture designs offers an opportunity for designers to create functional art pieces that add aesthetic value to spaces.
- Geometry-based Design
- Exploring the use of geometry in design processes can help designers create unique and original ideas for various industries.
Where This Applies
- Furniture
- Origami-inspired furniture offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the furniture industry with sculptural and functional art pieces.
- Interiors
- Sculptural furniture pieces created with origami inspiration can transform interior spaces and offer disruptive innovation opportunities for interior designers.
- Fashion
- Origami-inspired designs can be adapted to the fashion industry to create unique and artistic garments that are both functional and beautiful.
