The Sea of Ideas

exhibition

The Sea of Ideas

opening hours

22-30 of June, 12:00-20:00*

place

PROTO TYPY | PPNT Gdynia
al. Zwycięstwa 96/98, budynek IV

entrance

free of charge

About:

The Sea of Ideas exhibition showcases the remarkable achievements of students from the Furniture Design Studio at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk. It is a response to a semester assignment focused on designing experimental seating as a form. It showcases unique seating designs created in response to a semester assignment. Designing experimental forms and utilizing recycled materials are key elements that the students employed in creating furniture with an innovative character. This exhibition offers an opportunity to engage with creativity, design responsibility and a sustainable approach to furniture design.

Furniture design required exploring the process of shaping forms and experiencing it through prototyping. By utilizing the available materials in the studio, students immersed themselves in the creative design process, drawing inspiration from the possibilities offered by the materials. The aim was to design furniture that aligned with the concepts of Experiencing Seating and Experimental Seat. It was worth discovering the experiments in form, function, and materials undertaken to create extraordinary seats. Designers had to consider material and technological challenges, primarily employing recycled resources. The pursuit of sustainable design was paramount. The works presented at the exhibition consist of 80% reclaimed materials, emphasizing the students' design responsibility.

However, the Sea of Ideas exhibition is not limited to showcasing finished works alone. It is a journey through successive design stages, from conception to collaborative design and furniture construction. The recipient and the environment in which the furniture is to be placed were important factors taken into account. Ergonomics, functionality, and aesthetics were key aspects shaping the designs.

It is not only a presentation of the creativity and design skills of the students but also a demonstration of their commitment to responsible furniture design. By utilizing reclaimed materials and experimenting, students bring the value of sustainable design to public awareness. The Sea of Ideas exhibition is an inspiring testament to their passion, experiments, and storytelling abilities through furniture.

This exceptional exhibition is a meeting of ideas, inspiration, and experimentation. The students from the Furniture Design Studio prove that furniture design can be not only practical but also filled with innovation and creativity. It is a remarkable opportunity to witness how students transform ideas into reality, creating unique seats while promoting the values of sustainable design.

 

curators

Sonia Jarczyk

Sonia Jarczyk

Graduate of the Faculty of Architecture of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk (2021). She obtained her diploma at the Furniture Design Studio. Her diploma project of modular furniture for a van was among the winners of the Elle Decoration Młodzi na Start competition. Her original furniture designs were exhibited at many exhibitions, including: in the Pomeranian Science and Technology Park during G...

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Filip Ludka

Filip Ludka

A graduate of the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning at the Gdańsk University of Technology, Filip Ludka also studied at the École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Grenoble. Since 2013, he has been co-leading the Furniture Design Studio at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk, where he prepares students for conscious creation in harmony with nature, technology, and crafts...

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