TFP REPORT 119


JD: Do you think the concept of play is more important now following the restrictions put on us by the Covid-19 pandemic? OS: Te pandemic has reshaped how we engage with the spaces we live and work in. Over the last two years, Vitra has been publishing a series of e-papers that reflect on these changes and propose solutions for the homes and offices of tomorrow. We already see more focus on creating environments that give enjoyment to their users and greater opportunities to connect with their surroundings. It is exciting to see how this approach will have a positive impact.


JD: How do you foresee playful approaches changing furniture design over the next year? OS: For Vitra, playful approaches encourage enjoyment and satisfaction when people interact with products and spaces. We are continuously adapting our approach to work


‘We already see more focus on creating environments that give enjoyment to their users and greater opportunities to connect with their surroundings. It is exciting to see how this approach will have a positive impact’


and rethinking spaces to best support that. Advancement in technology and design has always driven change and continues to do so. With the changing patterns of work that have been brought on by hybrid work methods, I believe we are in a very interesting and exciting time for both furniture design and the design of the spaces we live in.


Our thanks to Te Furniture Practice (TFP), and the key contributors who have shared their insights with us, namely Ed Hoban, head of workplace, TFP; Matt Davies, director of sustainability, TFP; and Jennifer Dunn associate director, TFP.


Teir 40 page report covering these three shows including trends, colour direction and product catalogues also includes substantial interviews with specifiers. Te full report can be downloaded from TFP’s website thefurniturepractice.com


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