The 'Illusion' benches make use of trompe l'oeil to bend the angles of the furniture piece and make it seem like it's more 3D than it really is. The backs of the Illusion benches feature two different shades of a color that falsely give the illusion of depth and make it seem like the entire backs of the seat are cubed.
Since the simple chair shape is repeated, many of these chairs could be lined up in endless rows to create a series of furniture that is like an MC Escher creation brought to life.
Instead of having legs that are straightforward, anyone who wants to sit on this chair must straddle the front leg. As well, the back of the chair comes to a point instead of a flat surface, so these are probably not better suited for looking at versus sitting in for long periods of time.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Modular Furniture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating customizable furniture pieces that can be arranged in different configurations.
- Illusion Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating trompe l'oeil techniques into various products to create visual illusions and depth.
- Interactive Seating
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing seating options that require users to straddle or interact with unconventional elements for a unique experience.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing unconventional and visually engaging furniture designs to cater to the demand for unique and eye-catching pieces.
- Interior Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating illusion design techniques into interior spaces to create visually stunning and immersive environments.
- Art Installations
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using illusion design principles to create interactive and mind-bending art installations that challenge the viewer's perception.
