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MADE YOU LOOK - MADE YOU CARE
What's the point of a pretty looking chair if the
world's falling apart?
I believe design should go beyond the superficial.
It should embody a message; it should engage and
empower us to make a difference in our world.
Above all, it should be fun.
I am a British Furniture designer creating pieces
that highlight causes close to my heart through
contemporary design. The Flutter Light is inspired
by the decline of British butterflies. These
pollinators are extremely important to the world’s
food source and humanity.
Focusing on protecting the butterfly, my design was
inspired by a chain link metal fence, wire mesh and
hand stitched barb wire decoration to create these
pieces. The contrast between the harsh cold metal
and the delicate colourful patterns highlights the
threat these beautiful butterflies face.
In contrast I drew inspiration for The Jackpot Fruit
Bowl from the classic fruit machine.
The design gives the
impression of fruit spinning
around to eventually land on
the jackpot. I have incorporated
all the fruit machine favourites
in a playful minimalist format.
The Fold Clock was inspired by me playing around
with paper torn from my sketchbook and folding it
in various shapes and forms. The simple symmetry
of the piece creates a modern, clean look. I
incorporated the torn holes from my sketchbook,
which not only add a decorative element to the
design but an ideal solution for hanging the clock to
the wall or free standing. Manufactured in powder
coated steel to resemble the visual lightness of
paper with the strength of steel. Included with every
clock is a chinagraph pencil so you can doodle
away on the clocks surface. All of my designs
are manufactured in Britain using only metal to
champion the declining steel industry.
www.helenmiddletonstudio.co.uk
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