Seilfaktur by Angelika Hess, a student in the Interior Architecture program at The University of Applied Sciences in Rosenheim, is a collection of furniture made out of old rope often used for rappelling and climbing. Considering the school's vicinity to the Alps, the abundance of used rope can prove a problem. This collection offers a practical and aesthetically pleasing solution.
Vibrantly colorful and patterned, the rope material yields a lot of visual interest for the home. Seilfaktur by Angelika Hess is comprised of three products. Liesl is a formless double-knitted cushion. Seilschaft couples the rope with PVC pipe for a more structured seat that can accommodate lounging, upright sitting or storage. Lastly, Betthupferl is a sinuously bendable lighting system supported by metal.
What's Driving This Trend
- Upcycling Furniture
- The trend of upcycling used materials for furniture design creates disruptive innovation opportunities for eco-friendly and visually interesting products.
- Integration of Climbing Gear
- The trend of integrating climbing gear into furniture design creates disruptive innovation opportunities for products that can serve multiple purposes and offer a unique aesthetic.
- Sustainable Home Decor
- The trend of incorporating sustainable and environmentally-friendly materials into home decor creates disruptive innovation opportunities for products that align with consumers' eco-conscious values.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture Manufacturing
- The furniture manufacturing industry can leverage the upcycling trend to create eco-friendly designs that resonate with environmentally-conscious consumers.
- Outdoor Gear
- The outdoor gear industry can explore the integration of their products into furniture design to offer multi-functional and visually engaging products for consumers.
- Home Decor Retail
- The home decor retail industry can capitalize on the sustainable home decor trend to offer consumers eco-friendly and visually interesting products for their home.
