ڈیزائن انٹرویو
365 سن لاؤنجر (دھوپ سینکنے والی آرام کرسی) · 10 سوالات
Why do you need to carry cushions, wipe pollen and bird poo? Why? Why can't you just go to your garden and sit down and enjoy the comfort of the lounger? Because they've always been designed like that.
What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
Why do you need to carry cushions, wipe pollen and bird poo? Why? Why can't you just go to your garden and sit down and enjoy the comfort of the lounger? Because they've always been designed like that. Indoor furniture carried outside, not truly for outdoor usage. This has always been something that has annoyed me.
What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
To create a showcase that everything even hundreds of years of design heritage can be re-designed. And to change the way outdoor furniture will be designed in the future.
What are your future plans for this award winning design?
I'm currently negotiating on production.
How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
I'ts taken two years of prototyping, testing, learning and iterating.
Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
We had just finished building our dream house and we needed outdoor furniture to the see front garden. Perfect moment to design and build my own. Of course my wife is still unhappy as the garden is full on unfinished prototypes...
Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
No. Perhaps should have used real professionals but ended doing everything the hard way.
Who is the target customer for his design?
People who really want to enjoy the garden, to show off their friends and to be forerunners also in this sense.
What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
It's the worlds first outdoor furniture that has comfortable cushions that is always read for use. You just fold the water tight backrest and sit down.
How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
In Finland the summer lasts for about 6 weeks. But there are short nice moments 365 days a year. And this chair lets you enjoy them. Even during winter. Hence the 365SunLounger.
Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
Paper, pen and a alot of wood and glue.
