The design word has been pretty vocal about the state of the environment, as well as the need for ethical and sustainable production practices, and projects like this styrofoam chair raise awareness of these concerns.
Savvas Laz is a designer based in Athens, Greece. He utilizes discarded styrofoam to create this bold blue chair silhouette that tackles wasteful packaging as a central theme. The project calls attention to the fact that the country has "no proper recycling facilities."
The styrofoam chair is named the 'Transformers Chair.' Aside from its striking, blue colorway, the object boasts a shape that is irregular but highly sculptural. Through this combination, Savvas Laz is able to create a piece of furniture that is not only ethically sourced and functional, but also highly artistic.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Sustainable Design
- Opportunity for designers to create furniture using discarded materials and raise awareness about ethical and sustainable production practices.
- Waste Reduction
- Focus on transforming wasteful packaging into functional and artistic furniture pieces, highlighting the need for proper recycling facilities.
- Circular Economy
- Emphasis on utilizing discarded materials in the production process to create innovative and environmentally-friendly furniture designs.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Manufacturers can explore the use of discarded materials like styrofoam to create unique and sustainable furniture pieces.
- Packaging and Recycling
- Increase in demand for proper recycling facilities and innovative packaging solutions that reduce waste and promote sustainability.
- Art and Design
- Opportunity for artists and designers to create thought-provoking and environmentally-conscious art installations and furniture pieces.
