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Playful Modular Furniture

Tijs Gilde's Customizable Furniture is Both Fun and Functional

— February 10, 2016 — Art & Design
Dutch designer Tijs Gilde's modular furniture range is designed with both fun and function in mind. Both sculptural and colorful, this collection consists of circular, rectangular and half moon-shaped cushions that can be personalized by users. Held together by fastening belts, these cushions can be configured to create comfortable sofas and chairs that can seat individuals or groups conveniently.

Whether displayed on their own or grouped to create visually interesting combinations, these modular furnishings fuse whimsy and imagination with comfort and convenience.

Based in Holland, Tijs Gilde is a Sint Lucas and Eindhoven Design Academy graduate who has worked for IKEA's strategy and design department in the past. In addition to specializing in industrial design, Gilde also has extensive experience with conceptual photography.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Furniture - The growing popularity of modular furniture is disrupting traditional furniture manufacturing by allowing consumers to customize their own pieces for their specific needs and tastes.
2. Personalized Furniture - The trend towards personalized furniture is disrupting the one-size-fits-all approach to furniture, creating opportunities for designers to create pieces that cater to individual needs and preferences.
3. Colorful Furniture - The rise of colorful furniture is disrupting the minimalist design trend, giving consumers more options to express their creativity and personality in their homes.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The interior design industry can leverage the modular and personalized furniture trends to create innovative and unique spaces for their clients.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - Traditional furniture manufacturing companies can take advantage of the modular trend by introducing customizable products that appeal to younger generations seeking unique, design-centric pieces.
3. Photography - As an experienced photographer, Tijs Gilde's work in conceptual photography can be used to disrupt the marketing and advertising strategies of the furniture industry by showcasing furniture in creative, unconventional ways.
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