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Fun & Function: Rug Concept,  | International Design Awards Winners
Fun & Function: Rug Concept,  | International Design Awards Winners
Fun & Function: Rug Concept,  | International Design Awards Winners
Fun & Function: Rug Concept,  | International Design Awards Winners
Fun & Function: Rug Concept,  | International Design Awards Winners
Fun & Function: Rug Concept,  | International Design Awards Winners

Fun & Function: Rug Concept

UniversitySavannah College of Art and Design
Lead DesignersAmanda Rodier
Project LocationSavannah, GA
Prize(s)Bronze in Toy Design / Educational Toy
Entry Description

Fun & Function is a line of interactive decor to be implemented in spaces for children. It encourages fun that is grounded in functionality, versatility, sustainability, and durability. My functional design solution takes inspiration from a jigsaw puzzle, reimagining its scale, and translating it into an area rug. The rug would have a self-adhering backing which individual puzzle-like sections of rug will attach to. This provides the opportunity for play, enriching a child’s cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills, without sacrificing aesthetic.