Free Family Collection
Free Family is a furniture collection developed by students of the University of the Arts Poznan (UAP) as part of the 17th edition of the Studio of Educational Programs and Cooperation with Industry (PE-P) in partnership with furniture and material manufacturers. The theme of the 17th edition of PE-P was “Meeting in the intergenerational context" with the aim to bring all generations in families closer together. The Free Family collection, created by Diana Taukin, Agata Sargalska, and Martyna Zawieja, introduces the youngest to the process of food preparation and brings fun into the kitchen.
Mobile PANTRY is a new functional zone for the kitchen that serves the needs associated with a healthy lifestyle. Its primary purpose is storage of fruits, vegetables and seasonal preserves, for which there often isn't enough space around the house. In addition to storage, PANTRY includes a space for home hydroponic farming, that meets the needs of contemporary people living in cities, yet dreaming of homegrown food. The lowered countertop serves to ergonomically unpack and sort freshly made groceries. The design is complemented by the CELL UNO digital decor from the 17th PE-P collection, which provides a suitable background for the colours of the fruits, vegetables, and plants.
KID.DO is a piece of folding furniture for children, combining the functions of a step stool for toddlers to safely play at the kitchen counter (the Learning Tower) and a table with a seat that is proportionate to the child's height. The simple construction is reinforced by SWISSCDF boards. The trapezoidal shape of the furniture refers to the other elements of the FREE FAMILY collection.
TIPI is a table inspired by children’s tendency to invent countless games under the table. The design aims to further encourage creativity. The shelf under the countertop is made of a Rehau RAUVISIO brilliant board, that can be used for drawing with chalk. The decorative elements attached to the legs serve as hooks for hanging bags, but simply by hanging a blanket on them the table can be transformed into a “fort”.
The CELL UNO digital decor was designed specifically for the Free Family furniture collection to provide a neutral background for living plants and bring them into focus. The decor was inspired by the structure of a leaf under the microscope. The aim was to create the impression of overlaying leaf cells, which was achieved by multiplying watercolor brush strokes. CELL UNO is not a direct reflection of nature, but rather an abstract interpretation of patterns occurring in nature. The colour palette evokes associations with the warmth and coziness of a family home.
Authors.
Martyna Zawieja, Diana Taukin, Agata Sargalska.
Partners.
Exhibitions.
The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, and it usually provides an inviting and cozy place for family meetings of all generations, for collective food preparation, consumption, and sharing. Due to safety concerns, children are often excluded from family life in the kitchen. Although, the reality of today's diverse nutritional needs, increasingly common food allergies and the growing environmental awareness leads to the necessity to teach kids how to cook and choose the right diet from a very early age. The Free Family collection is intended for such young families with children living in the city and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The set includes three pieces: a mobile cupboard PANTRY, a learning tower KID.DO and a table TIPI.