Concrete Furniture Design with Artisan Techniques
Influences
A course by Forma&Cemento , Design Brand
About the video: Influences
Overview
“We all have models in life that we follow and that push us to grow and improve, always setting new goals. In this lesson, we want to introduce you through books to some of our professional sources of inspiration: names, products and projects that have influenced us and that still form the basis of our work today. ”
In this video lesson Forma&Cemento addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Concrete Furniture Design with Artisan Techniques. Learn to create a range of concrete objects, from the design concept to the finished product.
Partial transcription of the video
“Reference models In this lesson we will tell you about our sources of inspiration. The first author I want to tell you about is Enzo Mari, one of the pillars of Italian design. He is one of the greatest provocateurs, he is a great innovator, he is one who has had a particular experience. This is the book that best describes his life and professional path and his criticisms of the Italian design and production process. I would like to read the first page of the book, which, in my opinion, most of all summarizes his vision of the design and approach to design that we have, that is, that we ar...”
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Course summary for: Concrete Furniture Design with Artisan Techniques
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Design, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design
Forma&Cemento
A course by Forma&Cemento
Giorgio La Corte is a civil engineer and the founder of the design brand Forma&Cemento. Gabriele De Chirico is a product designer and part of the creative team for the brand. Together, they've cultivated a passion for artisan design, using a common yet versatile compound like concrete to build luxury furniture and decor for both indoor and outdoor use.
Thanks to their work, they've changed the perception of concrete from a typical construction material to one worthy of high-end creations. The duo also loves to experiment with new shapes and curves to simulate flexible, lightweight designs in their solid pieces. Throughout their careers, they've decorated a wide variety of spaces, from private residences to public parks.
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