Design Fundamentals: An Introduction to Furniture Design
How Do I Get an Idea?
A course by Lorenz+Kaz , Furniture, Product, and Interior Design Studio
About the video: How Do I Get an Idea?
Overview
“Let's now see how an initial idea can be created. Using current and historical examples, you will understand how a "role model" can lead to a design idea. ”
In this video lesson Lorenz+Kaz addresses the topic: How Do I Get an Idea?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Design Fundamentals: An Introduction to Furniture Design. Discover the basics of furniture design and how to create unique pieces that invite comfort and style in your home..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we're going to talk about how an initial idea can be created, where ideas in general come from, and with some role models, explain where designers in the past in history got their ideas from. Now, the big question is, where do ideas come from? How can we create ideas? All our designs are based on ideas, so it is really important to know how actually the process is to get ideas, to sort of like get into the position how to get an idea. Quite often, like students ask me, they're like, I don't have an idea, I don't have an idea. What can I do? What can I do? Usually I respond s...”
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Course summary for: Design Fundamentals: An Introduction to Furniture Design
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Category
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Areas
Furniture Design & Making, Industrial Design, Product Design

Lorenz+Kaz
A course by Lorenz+Kaz
Catharina Lorenz and Steffen Kaz are internationally renowned designers with a combined experience of nearly 30 years. Founders of the Lorenz + Kaz studio based in Milan, they have established themselves as experts in furniture, product, and interior design. Their illustrious career includes collaborations with esteemed companies and recognition such as the Red Dot Design Award and the DePadova Good Design Chicago Athenaeum award.
Specializing in chair design, Catharina and Steffen have crafted over 30 unique chair designs, many of which have become modern classics in the world of design furniture. Their innovative and iconic creations have been showcased at prestigious events like the Salone del Mobile in Milan and the Cologne Furniture Fair. With a strong focus on aesthetics, functionality, and cultural significance, their designs reflect a deep understanding of the impact furniture has on our daily lives.
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