STEEL OF A DEAL

The fiercely individualistic house proud who abhor the blandness of homogeneous minimalism can heave a sigh of relief. For product designer Michael Yeung represents the nemesis of sameness. Dramatic and futuristic, yet combed with elements of retro, his body of work is a simple evolution of creative contradictions. Drawing inspiration from the automation and aviation industries, Yeung creates like a sculptor using spatial geometry and bold fluid forms. His designs envisage how the light will hit each piece and react with the shadows, to create a strong interplay between shadows, lighting and the physical form. The result: an edgy, dark and brooding atmosphere. The Vortex book case ( L188 x W50 x H188 cm), made of shiny steel and glass is characterised by a fragmented, geometric visage that assumes an almost fluid form. While it’s difficult to assess if form follows function or the other way around; fabulous is definitely a foregone conclusion. ( Available in India at The Furniture Republic) Price: 7.75 lakh