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Tillid [Trust Chair], Alyssa Blank Design | International Design Awards Winners

Tillid [Trust Chair]

CompanyAlyssa Blank Design

Lead DesignersAlyssa Blank

Project LocationPhiladelphia, PA

ClientAlyssa Blank Design

CreditsPhotos: Colby Blount; Wood Artist: M. Crie Stone

Prize(s)Gold in Education / Self learning devices

Entry Description

Tillid represents the core belief: "trust in myself, is trust in others." Life is made richer through the connections we make, and to represent this, the frame of the chair is woven with a network of flag halyard, each pass representing an individual act of trust. The concept is that the more we reach out and allow ourselves to trust, again and again, the stronger we get. The [figurative and literal] stress becomes distributed more evenly. The angled seat, which encourages a slightly reclined and relaxed position - conversely makes it difficult partially commit by sitting on the edge.

Awards and Prize

IDA 2018 GOLD: Tillid Chair
IDA 2018 HM: Cactus Pillow Packaging