Soft Mechanics

SOFT MECHANICS (2007 - ongoing) by Marcelo Coehlo.

HINT: Soft machines.

"Soft Mechanics focus on the development of taxonomy of kinetic elements to guide the design of wearable machines. It is primarly focused on aesthetics as well as the shapes and movements of the body. While traditional mechanics are predicated of the physics of hard materials, Soft Mechanics draws its inspiration from the soft surfaces, rich textures ans traditional techniques of textiles."*

*from the book Fashionable Technology by Sabine Seymour.

Knit Wit with Iittala (LDF09)

Barley Massey knits at Skandium.

HINT: unexpected knit uses.

"Barley has covered items such as Alvar Alto vases, Oiva Toika glass birds, and Antonio Citterio serving spoons with knit, giving the items both a new appearance and new possibilities for use."*

* from The Guide of The London Design Festival 2009.

100 % Materials (LDF09)

Up to Bottom: Hand knited colombian fique fibre | Metal Finishes | Felted Wool | Knitted Wool Carpet | Wool + Metal

HINT: new uses for traditional materials and new materials.