INDUSTRIAL DESIGN | FURNITURE
Creating in the space between method and mystery
Product design | Furniture design
2012, Graduate School Project, Art Center College of Design
A line of barstools characterized by elegant gestures of simplicity, and by contrast of sculptural edge and warmth.
Holding space creates conditions for pause, breathing room and enough openness to allow for what is, to come in and mess about. In these respites, creative magic may happen. That is the process by which this line was designed.
In a world dominated by noise, gap filling, and the muscling and pushing of expectations and demands, Held is an expression to suggest we go the other way.
This line is about looking at life as it really is without imposition, while making space for yourself and your heart to speak regardless of what shows up.
The cast metal bases come in both brass and aluminum to create a sturdy, strong foundation and capture the importance of reliability and dependability. The stool seat is designed in wood, to illicit a warm and
welcoming feeling.
Let’s create spaces that allow us to feel held kindly, and with care. In our spaces, resides the potential for a merging of our spiritual and physical selves to sit quietly, and express openly without expectation.
The groove details beneath the seat, make it easy hold and move the stool and reflect this theme of thoughtfulness, and attention to detail.