rickrack bench
2008
Copyright © 2008 Monica Correia.
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rickrack bench 2008 |
plywood, metal rod | (58x43x66)cm | cad, cnc | ||||
Copyright © 2008 Monica Correia. All rights reserved. |
For many years the idea of searching pure forms kept décor away and emphasized industrial processes as the major element in the design process. Communication between different cultures has increased dramatically, creating iconic designs that model everybody’s life despite cultural identities. “Rickrack” bench brings back a human element to the design of furniture without putting aside technological advances. Rickrack was widely used in clothes and costumes. For the “Rickrack” bench, a piece of rickrack inspired the design of a layer developed with computer aided design (CAD) to be cut and mass produced using computer numerical control (CNC) technology. Layers of plywood with a rickrack design are joined together with metal tubing and screws in different ways creating space for seating for one of more persons. When joined together, the layers of plywood create the notion of movement, making visual reference to fabric and the way rickrack is packed for selling. The user decides the quantity of layers, their assemblage and number of benches arranged together. The holes along the edge provide options for attachment. | ||||||