The Wiggle Collection is a range of playful furniture pieces by Georgia Hatton, an emerging designer persuing their Master's degree at the University of Wales Trinity St David. The student drew inspiration from pioneers of the early modernist movement, including the Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier who combined functionalism and sculptural expressionism in architecture and urban planning, and was regarded as a rather controversial figure.
Georgia Hatton wanted to facilitate visual excitement in the Wiggle Collection. In order to do so, she challenged the traditionally masculine elements associated with early modernism by injecting the silhouettes with "contemporary hyper-feminine influences." The resulting designs are undoubtedly captivating. The powder-coated tubular steel that makes up the "distinctive wiggle frames" of the furniture pieces in the Wiggle Collection playfully unify Georgia Hatton's visually striking designs.
Image Credit: Georgia Hatton
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Gender-fluid Design
- Designers are challenging traditional gender norms by injecting traditionally masculine/feminine elements with opposing influences, providing opportunities to create captivating and inclusive designs.
- Sculptural Expressionism
- Inspiration is drawn from the pioneers of the early modernist movement to create visually exciting and organic shapes, providing opportunities for designers to infuse functionalism with sculptural expressionism.
- Playful Unification
- Designers are incorporating playful elements into furniture designs by unifying shapes and materials, providing opportunities for designers to create harmonious yet captivating pieces.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Design
- The industry can innovate by challenging gender norms, drawing inspiration from early modernist movement pioneers, and incorporating playful elements in design.
- Fashion Design
- The industry can innovate by incorporating sculpture and organic shapes in clothing designs, as well as challenging stereotypical gender norms in fashion design.
- Art and Architecture
- The industry can innovate by examining early modernist movements in architecture and public spaces, as well as merging functionalism and sculpture in art installations.
