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Design What

Design What featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Brace

The Brace armchair was created with the user's comfort in mind. It features adjustable belts that secure the soft cushion to the frame, adding a playful element to the design while enhancing the user's experience. The chair's round shapes and functional details are elegantly crafted, distinguishing it from traditional seating options. It is versatile enough to be used both indoors and outdoors.

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Grace

Grace is a design that translates feelings that a single word can not describe. This in combination with the conviction that form does not always follow function, but should be able to follow emotion. The result is a sculpture-like design made from a 3D printed frame, partially covered with foam for added comfort and an elastic yet durable fabric. From an aesthetic point of view, it has an elegance and shape that is somehow timeless. It can match different finishes and materials and blend into different environments: from high-end use in a hotel lobby to furniture in a private home.

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Wave

The Wave armchair is a sculpted masterpiece that piques curiosity with its unique shape. Design inspired by the rolling waves of the sea, which are characterized by more volume at the base as they form, before curving and gradually "breaking down" to taper at the ends. The seat and backrest are suspended without touching each other, thanks to a slightly flexible structure entirely composed of fiberglass. The fluidity and movement of the waves are captured with the curved base providing a slight swinging motion that enhances comfort, harmonizes with the human body during use.

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Wall A2

Wall A2 is a freestanding TV stand with casters permitting placement anywhere in the room. A variety of TVs from different manufacturers can be installed at any height without the need to drill a hole in the wall and the viewing angle, orientation, and position can be easily changed by hand. The design focuses on the flexibility of installation for easy adaptation to the living environment and preferences of the viewer. The 7-shaped stand gives a sensation as if the TV screen is emerging out of the surroundings and enhances the viewer's immersive audio-visual experience.

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Mass Series Sumi Limited

The mass series sumi limited features a contrast between different materials, combining a steel frame with charred cedar inspired by the inky black landscape of Aso annual Noyaki. Sumi limited is designed to express the unique Aso experience, where people and nature coexist and press on together in a majestic yet harsh volcanic environment, along with the seeds of life sprouting from the inky black world of noyaki. This series is limited to 25 units sold annually. Cedar is charred to gain glossiness and organic feature with defined grains.

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Stoniture

Stoniture is a nature-inspired sofa that evokes a sense of familiarity and trust with natural stone. The designer aimed to create a furniture piece that feels like a part of nature, with a simple design and a curved edge for comfort. It has a wooden body structure with 30-density foam in its seat and measures 110 x 95 x 50 cm. The main challenge was to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing design that captures the essence of natural stone while meeting practical needs. Stoniture is a unique and perfect addition to any nature-inspired living space.

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