In this seven-week studio, junior-year product design students were challenged to design and develop concepts for a piece of furniture that explored and interpreted the theme of waiting, an activity that the average person is frequently engaged over the course of a lifetime. Students considered new forms of furniture that address how people might spend their time “waiting” today and in the future.

The winning designers were:

Haruka Imai, “Daydream”
1st place
“Daydream” consists of a flower-like storage accessory for small, everyday belongings and a complementary stool that allows you to wait - or pause for a moment - on your way into or out of the house. Both pieces live in the entrance hallway where we typically come and go without stopping. “Daydream” allows you to stop for a moment to savor a thought or a memory, thereby escaping reality.

Lauren Edgar, “Amichetto”
2nd place
“Amichetto” is a modular seating solution for public spaces, specifically designed for waiting in a retail environment while your companion shops. Aside from seating, the bench provides space for shopping bags, magazines, beverages, and for all things essential for the ease and comfort of those waiting.

Shaun Kasperbauer, “Hester”
3rd place
Sometimes you have so much fun at the pre-party that you forget all about the main event: “Hester” facilitates such evenings by combining a side table and bar cabinet in one. With “Hester,” time spent waiting is time spent enjoying the company of your friends.