The Atacama Chair by Borja Gomendio, "a student at the University of Design and Technology in Madrid, Spain," is a woven chair design that offers a great example of incredibly precise craftsmanship. The emerging designer wove macrame yarn around a simple steel frame and achieved a "perfectly balanced, geometric design." It is somewhat satisfying to gaze at the chair and study its lines. The result boasts a seat, as well as a storage compartment beneath where one can store magazines and books.
As the name might suggest, Borja Gomendio drew inspiration from the Atacama Desert in Chile for the woven chair design. Overall, the modern furniture piece has also been designed to be durable and "withstand outdoor environments."
Image Credit: Borja Gomendio
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Ultra-precise Craftsmanship
- The Atacama Chair showcases the potential for precise and intricate craftsmanship in furniture design.
- Macrame Yarn
- The use of macrame yarn in the Atacama Chair demonstrates a growing trend in furniture design for incorporating unique and textured materials.
- Functional Storage Design
- The inclusion of a storage compartment in the Atacama Chair highlights a trend towards furniture that combines aesthetics with practicality.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture
- The furniture industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating precise craftsmanship techniques and functional storage solutions into their designs.
- Textiles
- The use of macrame yarn in furniture design opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the textiles industry by incorporating unique materials into their products.
- Interior Design
- The Atacama Chair's intricate craftsmanship and functional storage design provide an opportunity for disruptive innovation in interior design, merging style with practicality.
