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Rikako Nagashima designs SCRAP_CMYK curtain collection for Kinnasand
Japanese designer Rikako Nagashima has developed the SCRAP_CMYK curtain collection for Kinnasand, drawing inspiration from the ink stains found on scrap papers generated during the offset printing process. This collection, set to be unveiled at Milan Design Week, aims to highlight how design can emerge from waste, and conversely, how design processes can generate waste.
Nagashima's concept originated from her observations at her graphic design studio in Tokyo, where she noticed the significant quantity of inky paper scraps, known as yaregami, produced daily during printer calibration. These yaregami, characterized by their blurry and uneven ink patterns, became the aesthetic foundation for the textile designs. The designer meticulously selected attractive colors and shapes from these scrap papers, scanned them, and used them as motifs for the curtain collection.
The SCRAP_CMYK collection is not only visually inspired by waste but also incorporates sustainable materials. The fabric used in the curtains is crafted from recycled polyester, specifically derived from plastic bottles. Each curtain features irregular repeats of a rectangular pattern, accented with vibrant hues of blue, pink, and yellow, which directly correspond to the cyan, magenta, and yellow components of the CMYK color model prevalent in color printing.
Nagashima's motivation extends beyond aesthetic appeal; she seeks to address the broader issue of waste generated within the design industry. Recalling her initial experience at Salone del Mobile in Milan, she was struck by the dichotomy between the innovative ideas presented and the substantial waste produced after the fair's conclusion. This experience reinforced her commitment to demonstrating how design can actively contribute to waste reduction and promote circularity.
The collection will be showcased at Milan Design Week as part of an immersive installation titled "Scrap and Reprint." This installation will transform Kinnasand's exhibition space into a giant offset printer, featuring three pairs of elevated cylinders. The design intends to visually represent a year's worth of scrap paper from Nagashima's studio being fed through this conceptual printer, symbolizing the origin of the curtain patterns and emphasizing the theme of transforming waste into design. This presentation aims to engage visitors with the concept of resourcefulness and the potential for beauty to arise from unexpected sources, encouraging a re-evaluation of discarded materials within the design context.
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