Takt Project Utilizes Natural Dyes in Bespoke Plastic Table Collection

Takt Project Utilizes Natural Dyes in Bespoke Plastic Table Collection

Plastics, in all their various forms, are a quintessential element in the world of mass-production. objects can be made with the material efficiently and identically, while simultaneously maintaining relatively-low production costs. however, average consumers have begun shying away from the homogenous culture created by replicability. people want to be different: a trend clearly seen in the skyrocketing of products (computers, sneakers, etc.) that can be individualized by the buyer.

Takt Project Utilizes Natural Dyes in Bespoke Plastic Table Collection
natural dyes: safflower, cherry blossom, and japanese indigo

Takt Project Utilizes Natural Dyes in Bespoke Plastic Table Collection
‘dye it yourself’ table soaking up safflower 

using nothing but color, a simple mass-produced table transforms into a one-off furniture element that showcases the individual expressions of its owner. takt project sees ‘dye it yourself’ as a proposition that can alter the relationship between product and consumer, bringing them both closer to a yet unseen horizon. the ‘dye it yourself’ furniture collection was presented at the any tokyo exhibition during tokyo design week 2015. 

Takt Project Utilizes Natural Dyes in Bespoke Plastic Table Collection
material samples 

Takt Project Utilizes Natural Dyes in Bespoke Plastic Table Collection
dyed by japanese indigo + chestnut 

Takt Project Utilizes Natural Dyes in Bespoke Plastic Table Collection
japanese indigo + chestnut top detail 

Takt Project Utilizes Natural Dyes in Bespoke Plastic Table Collection
dyed by leaf of cherry blossom + chestnut

Takt Project Utilizes Natural Dyes in Bespoke Plastic Table Collection
leaf of cherry blossom + chestnut top detail 

Takt Project Utilizes Natural Dyes in Bespoke Plastic Table Collection
dyed by safflower + japanese indigo

Takt Project Utilizes Natural Dyes in Bespoke Plastic Table Collection
safflower + japanese indigo top detail 

Takt Project Utilizes Natural Dyes in Bespoke Plastic Table Collection
‘dye it yourself’ tables on display at any tokyo exhibition  

Takt Project Utilizes Natural Dyes in Bespoke Plastic Table Collection
dyes and samples displayed during the exhibit 

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edited by: nick brink | designboom