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Chairs From Toy Blocks

Pepe Heykoop's 'Brickchair' Stacks Up Instant Design Recognition

— March 12, 2009 — Eco
Dutch designer Pepe Heykoop was inspired by another artist’s illustration. The other artist’s illustration was inspired by a real chair. The result of this linking of art is the Brickchair, a new furniture piece made from repurposed children’s toy building blocks. It was the winner of the [d3] contest at IMM Cologne 2009.

The Brickchair has caused quite a stir among design critics. Some argue that it is not really functional, others argue that function isn’t the point. Still others see value in the design process itself.

While this chair clearly takes inspiration from the drawing, the design process sounds a little like the game of ‘Telephone,’ where a whisper is passed from one person to another until it has passed through all the participants. The last person vocalizes the whisper, which often bears scant resemblance to the original.

Check the video above for the artist’s comments on another of his chair designs.
Trend Themes
1. Repurposed Furniture - The trend of creating furniture pieces from repurposed materials such as children's toys blocks opens up opportunities for furniture manufacturers to design more eco-friendly products
2. Innovative Chair Designs - There is a growing trend in the market for creative and innovative chair designs that do not prioritize function over aesthetics
3. Sustainable Manufacturing - The use of recycled materials like children's toy bricks presents an avenue for manufacturers to explore sustainable production processes
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - There is an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to tap into the popularity of creative and innovative designs to develop unique and sustainable products
2. Eco-friendly Products - The trend of repurposing materials for furniture design makes the eco-friendly market more attractive for businesses in the furniture industry
3. Art and Design - Collaborations between artists and designers can lead to innovative products that challenge traditional approaches to furniture design
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