The SuperFoam chair by Rich Gilbert was an examination into man's supremacy over nature, or at least our abilities to manipulate nature's structures. The chair, as he says, “is a re-creation of naturally occurring reticulated foam structures.†Gilbert uses a casting process that allows him to manipulate and control the foam and form designs easily.
Check out the super fast 'making of' video where Gilbert does his best impersonation of The Flash.
Implications - In response to technology overwhelming North Americans' lives, consumers are now looking for products with naturalistic designs. Corporations may satisfy this consumer demand by utilizing textiles with nature-inspired patterns.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Naturalistic Designs
- Corporations may satisfy consumer demand by utilizing textiles with nature-inspired patterns.
- Manipulating Nature's Structures
- There is an opportunity to explore further innovations in manipulating and controlling foam and form designs.
- Technology Overwhelm
- Developments in products that provide a respite from overwhelming technology may appeal to consumers.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Textiles
- The textile industry can capitalize on the demand for nature-inspired patterns in products.
- Furniture
- The furniture industry can explore further innovations in manipulating and controlling foam and form designs.
- Consumer Electronics
- Companies developing products that provide a respite from overwhelming technology may find success in the consumer electronics industry.
