assignment 10

Postmodernist and ‘remix’ techniques are a vibrant part of our design culture today. Find an example of contemporary design— 2D or 3D—and post it to your blog along with a description of what techniques it utilises (i.e. historical quotation, ornamental eclecticism, wit or irony, manipulations of scale, cultural symbols etc.) and how they serve to ‘add meaning’ to the work.

Above is an example of a contemporary design of a bed frame.[1] The Dylan Modern Leather Bed, created by Andrea Lucatello for Cattelan Italia[2] is a truly innovative structure that challenges the mind of the viewer. With a futuristic take, Lucatello has manipulated the structure to create the illusion that the bed is floating.

The play on gravity and structure that the designer has created here within this piece, adds an uniqueness, and elegance to their work. With the design appearing so effortless an almost majestic aura is displayed. This aura is created through the mystery the designer has created, as the bed seems to be displaying the impossible.

This design traps the viewer, creating a desire within them to discover how this structure is possible. It is this factor that allows this bed to captures today’s society, giving them a desire to engage and interact with this interesting and unique design. I believe people will always be attracted to designs that push the boundaries of our structural beliefs, creating a sense of magic and wonder within the viewer.

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[1] http://designgid.com/2010/08/22/bed-that-appears-to-be-floating-in-air/

[2] The collection of Cattelan Italia site; http://www.cattelanitalia.com/categoria_uk.htm