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Crushed Thimble Chairs

Lui Kawasumi's Mozaika Seat is Laser-Cut and Hammered

— July 15, 2011 — Art & Design
The Mozaika Seat is unlike any stool I have ever come across. Like a crushed disco ball or even a giant thimble, it is a metal stool that looks like it was partly purposeful and partly a mistake. Its unique look definitely makes it a piece of furniture that is both eye-catching and complementary to its surroundings.

Designed by Lui Kawasumi, who has lived in Japan, the Czech Republic, Turkey and the USA, the Mozaika Seat is a mixture of different influences. Although inspired by pottery earlier in life, Kawasumi has demonstrated a great talent with metal and therefore incorporated it into his designs. The Mozaika Seat features an experimental laser-cutting technique, which gives the surface an interesting texture. The introduction of freehand hammering gives it even more personality.
Trend Themes
1. Experimental Laser-cutting - Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in developing new laser-cutting techniques for unique and textured surfaces in various industries, such as furniture and interior design.
2. Mixed Cultural Influences - Embracing and combining multiple cultural influences can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in the design and manufacturing of furniture and home decor products.
3. Freehand Hammering - Exploring and refining freehand hammering techniques can open up disruptive innovation opportunities for creating distinctive and personalized metal furniture and accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating experimental laser-cutting techniques and freehand hammering to create unique and eye-catching pieces.
2. Interior Design - In the field of interior design, there are disruptive innovation opportunities in leveraging mixed cultural influences to create furniture and decor that combine different artistic traditions.
3. Home Decor - The home decor industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by incorporating experimental laser-cutting techniques and freehand hammering to offer customers distinct and personalized metal accessories and decorative items.
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