ABOUT THE DESIGN
Book smart: being able to succeed scholastically but not necessarily in the real world.
This definition inspired me to think about students; their necessities and what they, as college students, are exposed to on a day to day basis. As a large part of the education system students are required to purchase and use textbooks as a way to further their understanding of specific topics. Generally, students are able to sell back their no longer needed textbooks, but this is not always the case.
This being said, what happens to the textbooks that are no longer in use? This is where they term “book smart” came into play and is being redefined in the sense of reclaiming out of date textbooks and using them to create something new, unique, and sustainable.
As my design developed I was able to propose a seat that captures the process in which a textbooks life is based upon. In the beginning it is full of new and important knowledge, within several years, new editions are being developed, updating and adding to this knowledge, making the previous textbook invaluable. This seat depicts the solidity and importance on one end providing seating for people. As the seat progresses it begins to disintegrate into an insignificant state, which then allows for the new function of shelving.
SPECIFIED FURNISHING
Folding bookshelves is an adaptable yet simple shelving system which allows for various miscellaneous items to be displayed. Because this is a retail space that provides a wide variety of goods this system can provide a flexible way in which to display them.
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