SOUL — friendly companions during walks.
The collection of street furniture and equipment SOUL is designed for children’s and walking areas of the residential complex «Likino» from the developer MR Group.
The items are aimed at helping the exterior area of the residential complex interact with residents and dilute the barrier between people and the infrastructure of the residential complex.
The collection includes 11 independent items (a basic bench, modular benches, benches with additional equipment, lamps and a free-standing clock).
Target audience: children, parents and accompanying persons at playgrounds.
PROTOTYPE
Materials used to implement the project.
Manufacturing process.
To produce the prototype and work out the technological aspects of the project, two companies were involved: INDUSTRIART (metal structures) and Nikolay Butenko (3D printing).
For carpentry and assembly work, the workshop of the Furniture Design Department of the Stroganov Russian State University of Art and Industry was used.
The source of inspiration for the formation of the concept of objects was anthropomorphism.
Functionality of the bench: the item includes seating for 1-6 people and lighting.
Lighting function.
LAMPS
A low lamp is an image of a companion for children, and the rounded shapes ensure the safety of interaction; the lamp has a friendly image of a child.
Maintenance is carried out through an inspection window at the floor and an upper removable part equipped with hidden anti-vandal fasteners. The item is fastened to the floor through a flange at the base.
LAMP PARAMETERS
Overall dimensions: 1000×517×300 mm Weight ~ 15 kg. Production date: June 2024. Product price ~30 thousand rubles.
Item in a single copy.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Author: Gataullina Yana Ildusovna.
Russian State University of Art and Industry named after S. G. Stroganov.
Design Faculty Furniture Design Department — Bachelor’s degree Period of study: 2020 — 2024.
Project managers: Makarova Liliya Nurgayazovna — Head of the Furniture Design Department, Senior Lecturer; Nogaev Valery Vitalievich — Associate Professor of the Furniture Design Department.