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The Michael Young 'Zipte Link' Collection Reimagines Modular Aluminum

— October 9, 2009 — Eco
Maybe it’s just me, but I can never seem to get past thinking of chain links as part of a fence. The Michael Young ‘Zipte Link’ collection, however, takes the link concept and infuses it into furniture, creating a collection that offers an interesting, futuristic vibe—even I can appreciate this.

The Michael Young ‘Zipte Link’ furniture will be exhibited as part of Vienna Design Week, in which the Hong Kong-based British designer will showcase a collection of pieces crafted of modular aluminum parts. “Each element consists of an extruded bar with two kinks and a cross-shaped section,” describes Dezeen. “These can be joined with metal components to make bases for glass table tops or room dividers.”

Trend Themes

  1. Modular Furniture Design — The 'Zipte Link' collection showcases the potential for modular aluminum parts to be used in furniture design.
  2. Chain Link Design — The 'chain link' aesthetic is being reimagined and utilized in different industries such as furniture design.
  3. Extruded Metal Parts — The integration of extruded metal components is becoming more popular in furniture design.

Industry Implications

  1. Furniture Design — The 'Zipte Link' collection highlights how modular aluminum parts can be integrated in modern furniture.
  2. Home Decor — The 'Zipte Link' collection offers a unique and futuristic design for home decor.
  3. Architectural Design — The use of extruded aluminum parts in the 'Zipte Link' collection can be a potential disruptive innovation opportunity in architectural design.
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