At the heart of the Normann Copenhagen Hide Storage Pouf is an innovative use of recycled materials, turning post-consumer plastic bottles into PET felt which is then used to create the playfully rounded form of the pouf. Simon Legald has incorporated an ingenious secret into the design, using the seat as a lid to cover a spacious compartment inside. This feature allows you to keep all manner of items out of the way, from toys to blankets or cushions.
Able to support up to 120 kilograms of weight, the pouf can also serve as an impromptu seat or coffee table, making the pouf an extremely versatile addition to any playroom or living space.
Simon Legald studies design at the The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, and will graduate in the Summer of 2012. His work consists of both small- and large scale products.
“Honesty is what makes a product understandable, and is what describes functionality of the products. If you understand the product, it doesn’t need any explanation. The essence of my design is for it to be bought and used. Therefore it has to satisfy not only the functional aspects, but also the psychological- and aesthetic needs. For me simplicity describes the true identity of objects, and makes them trustworthy. In my designs I try not to add any unnecessary details. I work with simplicity by highlighting the necessities instead of hiding them. It gives the product a simple and honest expression.”
