Cotton Spate

Console for MisoSoupDesign

Cotton Spate is designed for the Olivia Yves London pop up store in Taipei. The inspiration for the design is the brand identity image of the Pima cotton flower field in Peru which grows by the lake in between mountains. The brand carries one of the most carefully crafted kid’s clothes so that the shelf emphasizes the softness and comfortableness by removing all the sharp angles and corners.

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Unique Properties

The typical pop-up store console place too many products that the customer loses their interest in those products immediately when they see the messy condition. However, the Cotton Spate minimizes the amount to emphasize the importance of products by the purity.

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MisoSoupDesign, Daisuke Nagatomo, Minnie Jan, Olivia Yves

Production Technology

The wavy material is high-density foam and crafted by hand by referencing a three-dimensional computer model. The circular surface is white painted metal inserted into the high-density foam. The counter and outside enclosure of the console is crafted by the carpenter with wood.

Design Challenge

The hardest part of this project is to compose the right material and tools for archiving a three-dimensional surface portion due to the budget limitation. Usually, the best ways to compose such a design, it is best to utilize CNC digital fabrication, however, it costs too much for this pop-up shelf. In the end, the attentive solution is to incorporate other industry master craftsmen to cut the high-density foam by hand by referencing the computer model.

Project Duration

The design phase started in July, finished construction in September and opened to the public on October 2019.

Operation Flow

The customer accesses from the front side to the items, while the store operator stands behind the counter. There is also storage space underneath of wavy surface console to keep their stock for sales.

Research

The main objective of this project is to find the most efficient ways to craft a three-dimensional surface by choosing the right material and crafting tools. By incorporating other industry skills, the design archive the minimum expanse to assemble the shelf.

Inspiration

The inspiration for the design is the filed of organic Pima cotton flower which the brand exclusively used for its product. The Pima cotton flower grows by the lake in Peru and it creates a strong impression of purity. The shelf incorporates the identity of the brand by creating a white three-dimensional wavy surface and host circular thin metal plates to present their items.

Project Overview

Cotton Spate Console has been a Iron winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

Image Credits

For design images and photos please credit Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan.

Iron Recognition

Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Cotton Spate Console.

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Cotton Spate: A Unique Console Inspired by Organic Pima Cotton Flower

Introducing Cotton Spate, a console designed by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan, inspired by the purity of the organic Pima cotton flower, exclusively used by the brand. Crafted with a three-dimensional wavy surface and circular metal plates, this console emphasizes product importance and purity.

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