slow design principles

Rolf Benz 988

Rolf Benz furniture is an excellent example of a design project that uses the slow design principles. The designer is located in Germany and he designs his furniture based on swedish aesthetics. His furniture is made using renewable materials, non-hazardous production, respecting labor rights, and recycling products. I believe his furniture meets the slow design requirements 3 (reflect) and 1 ( reveal). It meets principle 1 because tables, chairs, and couches are often furniture that people become very accustomed too and are overlooked upon. It meets principle 3 because his alterations to his furniture variate from the standard leg and circle shape. I was very impressed with his furniture because of his modern takes to his work. its unique. I also like the ethical values of his company.

Hive15 Natural Pendant Light | Design Milk Shop

Another example that showcases the slow design principle is the hive 15 natural pendant by  graypants. it is a ceiling lamp. its handcrafted from recycled cardboard cut from a laser. It meets principle 3 reflect because it induces contemplation. when I see this lamp, It makes me think about nature because of its resemblance to a wasp nest or the smooth surfaces of the grand canyon.

If I could create a slow design project of my own I would create a table that looked like the planet Jupiter. It would meet slow design principle 3 because it forces contemplation. Basically, the table would be a sphere of jupiter and the top part would be cut off making a flat surface. on the flat surface would be a visualized interior of Jupiter so you could see layers of the core, crust, and mantle.

A New View of Jupiter's Storms | NASA

my illustration is very poor but essentially the table would look like the image of the right in person.

 

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