A Poor But Sexy Design

The main concept was to question – How much design needs a public space? As the space is open to anyone and can be used at any time for almost anything – Does it make sense to design something which is only a bench, hardly moveable, not available in a flexible quantity in a short amount of time and just a bench. If something is formed out of a stone, concrete or steal to a shape for only one function – how functional is such design? What if people do not accept and use it? Our “A POOR BUT SEXY DESIGN” is a prototype which easily can become a series production. By using standard EURO pallets, which are available and returned in any quantity and at any time. With the pallets we have a solid structural wooden foundations which work as transformable, stackable elements. In addition to the core element we generated add-ons which are also working in the 120x80cm system. Polygon shaped armrests covered with pillows made out of old truck PVC-Covers, are used for building chillout landscapes, cinemas, street-markets, exhibition pavilions, outdoor bars, fashion catwalks, light sculptures, concert stages… Electronic add-ons The flat top element can have extra electronic add-ons such as lights, power outlets for laptops, wireless routers, Dj-decks and speakers. As the elements are kept super simple, its easy to add new features any time. The light creates a special atmosphere around the elements produced by the gaps of the pallet structure. Branding the Design Styrian companies can bring their used PVC materials to the “Tagwerk” – where the can easily produce new pillows. Also branded pillows – like for festivals – Diagonale, Springfestival, Designmonat,… can be produced. Returnable The design is almost completely returnable. The wooden pallets are an european trading good and can be returned in exchange for money. So the upgrade for festivals and special events is more or less free. . “A POOR BUT SEXY DESIGN” is an honest design which has lots of potential for doing creative variation with, it is environment-friendly, long-lasting, understandable and as little design as possible.