Swedish design studio Front is famous for its unusual and radical designs, such as this vase, created with the help of 3D software. It was then exposed to a simulated gust of wind.
Swedish design studio Front is famous for its unusual and radical designs, such as this vase, created with the help of 3D software. It was then exposed to a simulated gust of wind.
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Front partnered up with acclaimed designer Tom Dixon to create a series entitled "Melt," made using the complicated process of vacuum metallization.
Front partnered up with acclaimed designer Tom Dixon to create a series entitled "Melt," made using the complicated process of vacuum metallization.
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Because of its oddly placed weight, this table will disfigure in shape over time and will eventually collapse.
Because of its oddly placed weight, this table will disfigure in shape over time and will eventually collapse.
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The Front team asked themselves whether it would be possible to materialize an initial sketch into a physical object. The result was this collection of "Sketch" furniture.
The Front team asked themselves whether it would be possible to materialize an initial sketch into a physical object. The result was this collection of "Sketch" furniture.
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The experimental designers play with visual effects to create everyday objects with optical illusions like this floating chest of drawers.
The experimental designers play with visual effects to create everyday objects with optical illusions like this floating chest of drawers.
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Based on a traditional Zulu craft whereby glass beads are threaded onto wire, these vases feature written testimonials of five South African women.
Based on a traditional Zulu craft whereby glass beads are threaded onto wire, these vases feature written testimonials of five South African women.
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Reminiscent of a farm animal or an animal form, the foam inside the natural colored leather and wooden mold is digitally milled to fit the shape perfectly.
Reminiscent of a farm animal or an animal form, the foam inside the natural colored leather and wooden mold is digitally milled to fit the shape perfectly.
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When bathroom brand Axor asked several architects and designers to reimagine the humble tap, the Front collective's entry turned flowing water into a performance.
When bathroom brand Axor asked several architects and designers to reimagine the humble tap, the Front collective's entry turned flowing water into a performance.
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An example of the influence animals have on the Scandinavian design house.
An example of the influence animals have on the Scandinavian design house.
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Another optical illusion by the female-led design team at Front.
Another optical illusion by the female-led design team at Front.
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"It's interesting to combine different areas of technology that perhaps they haven't met before, and you can see how it can be a collaboration between the ideas of the designer and different types of technology," says co-founder of Front design Sofia Lagerkvist.
"It's interesting to combine different areas of technology that perhaps they haven't met before, and you can see how it can be a collaboration between the ideas of the designer and different types of technology," says co-founder of Front design Sofia Lagerkvist.
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An example of material and a chair design for fellow Swedes Ikea.
An example of material and a chair design for fellow Swedes Ikea.
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"Technology can open the door for making something that has never been done before," said Lagerkvist of their experimental designs.
"Technology can open the door for making something that has never been done before," said Lagerkvist of their experimental designs.
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