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Canela For Two Seat by Knót Artesanal |
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FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
KH: Our intention was to create something new and different but also familiar. In other words, to create a striking piece that grabs your attention without resorting to radical details that are attention grabbing but on closer inspection unnecessary or superfluous. We drew inspiration from the classic Windsor chair yet gave it a modern twist, partly with the introduction of copper and partly with the use of clean lines and sharp angles.
FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
KH: It took a long time to find the basic idea, months really of thinking about it on and off. Once we had settled on this however it all came together relatively quickly, one detail spawned the idea of the next and so on until the full design had basically presented itself to us.
FS: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
KH: It was an idea that we decided to pursue on our own accord.
FS: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
KH: Production for us is just as important as design, we are us much furniture makers as we are designers and so far every piece we've produced from the initial idea though the construction to the finishes has been done by us alone. Having said given the right conditions for leasing or selling the design it is an option that we would certainly consider.
FS: Who is the target customer for his design?
KH: Canela for two is not a standard piece of furniture, it's not of of the basic requirements in the home such as a dining table or sofa. Despite the intention that it be used, it definitely has an attention grabbing ornamental and focal point aspect, such that as much as you can sit on it, you may prefer to sit looking at it.
FS: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
KH: Canela for two was a deviation from the Canela armchair which came first but designed for two people to use.
FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
KH: There isn't really one unique aspect of this design but a number of interesting yet subtle details which together make an impact, such as the copper in the backrest and the use of copper rings the mark where the nails where removed from the reclaimed wood. There is also the 'cut away' angle on the legs and armrest which really needs to be felt as much as seen, and also the the low relief of the seat which at 3mm really is very little but at the same time just right.
FS: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
KH: This design as with all of our designs is a combination of a modern design process combined with a traditional construction techniques.
FS: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
KH: We both felt that it was something worthy to be submitted and worthy of recognition.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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