With the idea in mind that anybody can replicate these designs using items found in their garage, the Ready-made in Design project by Max Kuwertz and Yanik Balzer is approachable and easy to relate to.
If you are an everyday handy man who would prefer to fix something up using your trusty tools and bare hands rather than purchasing a brand new one, this project will appeal to you. Using common place items such as axes, toolboxes, shovels and planks of wood, you can easily recreate similar designs. This concept goes against the commercial consumerism most furniture design tends to promote, inspiring a do it yourself attitude that many people appreciate.
The Ready-made in Design project by Max Kuwertz and Yanik Balzer makes useful furnishings out of tools you already have lying around.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- DIY Furniture
- Opportunity for businesses to cater to the growing trend of people wanting to create their own furniture using common items found at home.
- Sustainable Design
- Businesses can capitalize on the trend of using existing tools and materials to create functional furniture, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
- Anti-consumerism Movement
- Disruptive innovation opportunities exist for companies that encourage a shift away from buying new furniture by promoting DIY projects and upcycling.
Where This Applies
- Home Improvement
- The DIY furniture trend presents opportunities for the home improvement industry to provide tools, guides, and resources for creating custom furniture.
- Green Building
- Sustainable design opens up opportunities for the green building industry to develop eco-friendly furniture solutions using recycled materials.
- Craft and Hobby
- The anti-consumerism movement presents opportunities for the craft and hobby industry, as people seek out creative projects and ways to repurpose existing items.
