Joao Demele · CLIENT: Karams
Fluf is a sofa designed for everyday rest and relaxation. The sofa has generous volumes and organic lines. A wooden base supports the soft upholstered body. The base is made with precise woodworking cuts and joints for structural stability and durability. The seat, backrest and arm cushions are filled with foams of different densities to balance support and softness. An adjustable side backrest allows different modes of use, such as reading, resting or socializing. The sofa measures 260 cm in width, 101 cm in depth and 85 cm in height.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Fluf is a sofa with generous enveloping volumes. Its design expresses comfort even before touch. The wooden base lightly supports the soft upholstered body. The adjustable side backrest allows different modes of use enhancing ergonomics and user experience. More than a sofa Fluf is a piece sensitive to everyday life adaptable fluid and emotionally connected to those who inhabit it.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Materials and Finishes Fabric and wood
Dimensions Width 260 cm - Depth 101 cm - Height 85 cm - Tags
- Sofa, Fluf, Affection, Comfort, Design, Modern, Karams, Furniture, Brazilian Design, Ergonomic
- Production Technology
- The base of the Fluf Sofa is built with high precision woodworking using accurate cuts and joints to ensure structural stability and durability. The seat backrest and arm cushions are filled with foams of varying densities strategically selected to balance support and softness. The textile finish is applied with careful sewing and shaping techniques ensuring ergonomic comfort and a refined appearance.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was balancing the organic look of the design with the needs for comfort adjustability and sustainable materials. The goal was to create a sofa that fits daily life without losing lightness or stability. The adjustable backrest was designed to integrate discreetly into the form. Despite limitations in production and materials the project found creative solutions combining form function and care for everyday living.
- Project Duration
- Project started in 2024 and was published in 2025 in Sao Paulo.
- Operation Flow
- The Fluf Sofa offers an intuitive and versatile experience. Its adjustable side backrest allows personalized comfort for different moments such as reading resting or socializing. The enveloping cushions support immediate relaxation while the wide seat invites various postures. Interaction flows naturally adapting to daily rituals with comfort functionality and freedom.
- Research
- The research involved ergonomic analysis and sustainable material studies to develop a sofa that combines comfort and environmental responsibility. The goal was to create a versatile adjustable and welcoming design that adapts to different needs. The methodology combined 3D modeling and physical testing with prototypes. The result is a product that balances form and versatility and enhances wellbeing.
- Inspiration
- The Fluf Sofa is born from the desire to translate affection into form and matter. Inspired by the pursuit of emotional comfort, its design expresses warmth and softness. With voluminous cushions and organic lines, it evokes the feeling of an embrace, adapting to the body and daily life. Fluf translates rest as a gesture of care, connection, and presence.
- Patents
- Copyright belongs to Joao Demele 2025
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