Softwood by Veronika Wildgruber was exhibited at DMY International Design Festival Berlin and consists of a series of chairs carved from solid wood but made to appear like soft pillows. Upon first glance, they trick the viewer into thinking they are soft, comfortable chairs, but upon closer inspection you can see that they are actually hard wood. The idea behind this concept is that you cannot always rely on your perception.
Richard Haber on 06.24.2010 at 11:08 AM
They ‘trick the viewer’ into thinking they are comfortable, but then surprise the viewer with discomfort when sat upon. Wow, this is what is passing for clever design…I now realize that I must really be from some other planet because this seems self-indulgent and pointless to me. But it’s just my opinion, I’m probably wrong…
david renó on 06.24.2010 at 12:41 PM
@richard
the idea it’s not to be clever, it will not be mass produced. it’s about sense, take it as art.
Richard Haber on 06.24.2010 at 22:05 PM
Ah, David, I understand. I was led astray by all of the actual designs for functional furniture, some of which is not so functional for creaky old me, and mistook this for those. Thanks for setting me straight.
kristine on 06.25.2010 at 11:34 AM
I think they are absolutely amazing!! Love them!