Knoll Urban Living
By diving into modern design trends and understanding what apartment residents truly need, our team's research and experiences revealed a growing demand for furniture that makes the most of limited space without sacrificing style. This insight became the foundation for a design tailored to the practical requirements of apartment living. Our challenge was to create seating that finds the right balance between looks and functionality, giving equal importance to both. Instead of just designing a chair, we aimed to solve a common problem related to seating. Drawing inspiration from mid-century modern ideals and design philosophies of experts like Mies van der Rohe and Dieter Rams, our team went through an iterative concept development phase. Our Statement of Design Philosophy focuses on providing a space-efficient stool and table for apartment residents, prioritizing a compact structure for easy storage and transport. The result is the Stuo Set – two plus-shaped stools with attachable legs neatly stored under an end table. The removable tabletop and stacked stools not only add function but also create a stylish pattern from any angle. It's a blend of practical design and aesthetics.
Print Publication, Model Scale Furniture, Photography, Exhibition/Gallery, Digital Presentation
Deliverables
Involvement
Concept Development, Layout Design, Formating, Photo Editing
Software
Indesign, Photoshop, Figma
Collaboration
Abigail Elledge, Courtney Barrett, Lily Gregory, Kieran Wilson
About Knoll
Knoll Urban Living is a visionary platform dedicated to exploring and celebrating Knoll's groundbreaking contributions to urban living. With a specific focus on the Stuo Set and other iconic furniture pieces, the magazine brings together design narratives, functionality, and aesthetic sophistication. The intentional pairing with Knoll reflects a commitment to providing readers with an immersive journey into contemporary design, showcasing meticulous thought processes, interdisciplinary collaborations, and innovative solutions that define Knoll's approach to apartment living, inviting readers to engage with the transformative possibilities of intelligent, adaptable furniture design in urban spaces.
Project Opportunity
To further push Stuo Set, as a team we created a hypothetical partnership with Knoll Furniture. Through the Knoll Urban Living Publication, five pieces of furniture are displayed creating a new collection called Knoll Apartments. The publication breaks down the history and journey of Knoll Furniture, along with five furniture pieces diving into the history, construction, and purpose of its use. The Stuo Set would be the newest addition to KnollApartments due to its intentionality of functionality and its versatile use for apartment dwellers.
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Disclaimer: This was made for academic use.
Why Knoll:
Knoll Urban Living serves as a visionary platform, celebrating Knoll's pioneering efforts in reshaping urban living, focusing on the Stuo Set and other signature pieces. The magazine is committed to providing readers with an immersive journey into contemporary design, showcasing meticulous thought processes, interdisciplinary collaborations, and innovative solutions defining Knoll's approach to apartment living.
Stuo:
Knoll Urban Living magazine features the Stuo Set, a key addition to Knoll's apartment furniture collection designed to tackle challenges in compact living spaces. This edition acts as an in-depth case study, expanding on the Stuo Set by incorporating feedback and suggesting a curated line of apartment furniture based on conceptual processes and identified needs.