seungjin yang designs blowing chairs made from party balloons
all images courtesy of seungjin yang
seoul-based designer seungjin yang has created a collection of seating objects called ‘blowing series’ where he coated balloons with epoxy resin. the motivation behind the set was that yang wanted to transfer his childhood memories into the fabrication process of industrial furniture making. he first starts by blowing the balloons into the shapes and sizes needed and then fixes them into the desired chair form.
the collection is made of chairs, benches and stools
when he reaches the ideal and stable configuration, he pours epoxy resin all over it, repeating this process eight different times. this gives the balloons a durable and rigid structure which serves for seating. after this process, the balloons are transformed into fine and brightly colored glass with a glossy finishing.
balloon, epoxy resin, 56x49x65cm
the epoxy resin gives the chairs a bright and glossy finish
the designer wanted to transfer his childhood memories into the design process
a balloon made into a spiral serves as the seating base
the balloons are first blown and shaped into the desired shape
after the shape is perfect, the balloons are coated eight times with the epoxy resing
these eight resin coats give the balloons a durable and rigid structure
the fun collection brings childhood memories
balloon, epoxy resin, 38x38x48cm
balloon, epoxy resin, 60x65x70cm
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edited by: juliana neira | designboom
