Deceptive Design / A furniture design competition and exhibition

View related competition EXHIBITION THEME: DECEPTIVE DESIGN - Experiments in furniture. The iconography of furniture is often straightforward and simple. But if certain qualities of furniture are inherent for reasons of comfort, stability, and manufacturing, where can we diverge from the traditional image and role of furniture? Can furniture actually deceive its users? The focus of this competition is to push the envelope of our common conceptions of furniture and explore new roles furniture could take on. Each of the selected works will maintain an element of deception, be it visual, material, mechanical, or functional. Perhaps equally deceptive is the design process. Design, the young discipline that it is, is still a mystery to those who aren’t practitioners themselves. As designers, we find ourselves constantly explaining our role, often defending its place or importance. And yet, we often exacerbate this by keeping our sketches or ideas private, only revealing our work in the form of finalized renderings or polished prototypes. Deceptive Design seeks to unveil the creative process and showcase the real magic that takes place as we transform a concept into a reality. All final pieces chosen to be exhibited must be accompanied by a selection of concept sketches, visual or conceptual inspirations, and a brief explanation of the design’s deceptive properties. Is what you see really what you get? OCT 10 - Deceptive Design exhibition opens at the Chicago Cultural Center JAN 04, 2009 - Show closes CONTACT: For general inquiries: Chris Brandel, CFDA [cbrndl at gmail.com] or Emily Gensheimer, IDSA [info at idsachicago.org] For sponsorship opportunities: Chris Brandel, CFDA [cbrndl at gmail.com] For press inquiries: Sean Scott, CFDA[s2design at flash.net]