SINGAPLURAL
SingaPlural showcases the best design elements from the multi-faceted creative spectrum.
With the theme ‘A State In Play’, SingaPlural 2018 is a celebration of the stage of work even before design begins. This is when you allow naivety to the core, and simply play, explore and experiment, unfettered by an end in mind. Are the by-products of Play accidents, failures and wastes? Or are they prototypes of ideas yet to discover their full potential and applications? In Play, there are no failed experiments, only experiments with unexpected outcomes.
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- Date:
5 – 18 March 2018
Venue:
National Design Centre,
111 Middle Road, Singapore (188969) - Opening Hours (Daily):
9:00am - 9:00pm
- Designed by
CHAN WAI LIM | TRIGGER DESIGN - Manufactured by
Arttd’inox - Presented by
IDF Singapore
The philosopher and psychologist Carl Jung believed that "the creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect, but the play instinct." And it is this feeling of freedom and creative anticipation that is embodied in Steal Play.
There is joy and discovery in simple, uninhibited play. Steal Play brings us back to those moments of quiet delight, stolen interludes from the frenetic pace of modern life. Here, creativity is born. An idea sparks, becomes a design. The world changes.
STEAL PLAY
Animal Rockers are inspired by kinetic toys, and the play of light and shadow created by their movement; the Rockers invite an immersive experience of 'play' for all ages. Their simple aesthetic resembles that of a traditional rocking horse, reminiscent of child's play - encouraging a more imaginative way of thinking.
This range of indoor rocking furniture is inspired by the Chital (deer), the Bengal Tiger, and the Buffalo. With these simple forms the product captures the essence of the animal.
While challenging to work with, 'Inox Steel' (from which this range is made) is tough and durable, making it the ideal material for a hard-wearing piece of home furniture. These Animal Rockers are cleverly designed and beautifully crafted to provoke imagination and intuitive play, while retaining material qualities of strength and durability inherent to steel.
STEAL PLAY
The Elephant, Rhino and the Chital deer, majestic endangered animals of Asia, are portrayed here to bring focus to the highly pertinent issue of animal preservation. Their angular form resembles the ancient Japanese tradition of Origami, which in itself suggests a play between strength and delicacy. Combined with the robust nature of the steel from which they are crafted, these structures evoke a sense of power and invincibility, while at the same time retaining a light playfulness in their impressionistic rendering.