As part of its opening celebrations, Steelcase Singapore invited 12 local artists and designers to refashion its award winning ‘Think’ chair, effectively turning it into a canvas for creative expression.
Titled ‘Steelback’, the thought and effort put into our submission was not immediately obvious to casual observers.
Titled ‘Steelback’, the thought and effort put into our submission was not immediately obvious to casual observers.
From the back, the concept becomes clear: ‘Watch your back or you'll get stabbed’.
A gleaming knife with leather-bound handle protrudes from the back rest, and yet the blade has not pierced through to the user’s own vulnerable back.
A gleaming knife with leather-bound handle protrudes from the back rest, and yet the blade has not pierced through to the user’s own vulnerable back.
The inspiration came from the ‘Think’ chair itself and its distinctive steel support cables that resemble a suit of armour.
The name also implies that the person sitting in it has got to be pretty smart – and tough – to survive the dangers of office politics.
The name also implies that the person sitting in it has got to be pretty smart – and tough – to survive the dangers of office politics.
All in all, a fun project with a touch of the unexpected, and which respects the superb usability of the original product.
