yun jeongsu unveils paran’t table
The PARAn’t Table and Stool by Yun Jeongsu reveal the delusions of parasocial interactions through furniture that challenges traditional usability. Combining motifs of puzzles and sowing, these pieces are deliberately designed with distorted and bumpy forms, rendering them initially non-functional. Users must physically interact with the pieces to align, modify, and transform them into usable objects, symbolizing the shift from one-sided to reciprocal relationships.
The stool draws inspiration from imagery of roots and divided ground, evoking the act of sowing. Its protruding parts are detachable and reversible, allowing the user to convert the seat into a functional form through tactile engagement. The table, meanwhile, features a distorted side profile of a human face and elements reminiscent of a thorny, imaginary animal. With a built-in puzzle mechanism, its structure encourages users to fit parts together, turning the table into a practical object. These interactions emphasize the value of collaboration and mutual improvement, offering a commentary on modern digital relationships often characterized by superficial connections.
all images courtesy of Yun Jeongsu
inviting users to assemble their own stools and tables
Yun Jeongsu’s material selection further reinforces the concept. The stool is constructed using sponges, pipe foam, and steel, with an internal steel structure wrapped in foam to create the illusion of a soft material supporting the piece. The table incorporates foam, FRP, resin, plywood, and beech wood, with its components unified through paint, coloring, and coating to present the illusion of a material monolith. Both pieces feature surfaces and textures designed to visually and structurally blur material boundaries, fostering an illusion of seamless unity.
By challenging users to engage physically and rethink the functionality of everyday objects, the designer invites a deeper exploration of how interpersonal relationships are shaped in a rapidly digitized society. Through tactile improvement, it encourages a shift away from passive image consumption towards meaningful interaction.
the PARAn’t Table and Stool by Yun Jeongsu
combining motifs of puzzles and sowing, these pieces are deliberately designed with distorted and bumpy forms
users must physically interact with the pieces to align, modify, and transform them into usable objects
the protruding structures feel like living imaginary animals, inviting curiosity and engagement
the process of planting seeds or hearts results in an interaction between the structure and its users
the stool draws inspiration from imagery of roots and divided ground, evoking the act of sowing
the table features a distorted side profile of a human face and elements reminiscent of a thorny, imaginary animal
both pieces feature surfaces and textures designed to visually and structurally blur material boundaries
the inside of the table has structures designed to fit the bumpy upper
