Simon Legald’s trademark honesty and understanding of an object’s ultimate function is expertly showcased in Normann Copenhagen’s Vig outdoor collection.
Stripped back to the barest essentials, the Vig Outdoor Armchair is a beautiful piece of minimalist design, constructed from a double powder-coated steel frame that ensures its longevity, whatever the weather conditions. The chair’s proportions make it exceptionally comfortable, perfect for enjoying a meal or sitting and soaking up the sun.
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.”
