FlexiPET
A modular sofa made from a single material
FlexiPET is a sofa project made entirely from PET, one of the most recyclable materials. Traditional sofas are constructed from multiple materials such as metal, wood, plastic, and foam, making recycling difficult. FlexiPET addresses this by using a single material, significantly increasing recyclability. FlexiPET is a modular sofa, allowing users to customize its form based on purpose or design preferences. It can be disassembled for efficient transport, and damaged modules can be replaced individually, ensuring long-term sustainability.
Company/Institution
Royal College of Art
The Royal College of Art aims to achieve international standards of excellence in the postgraduate and pre- /mid-professional education of artists and designers and related practitioners. It aims to achieve these through the quality of its teaching, research and practice and through its relationship with the institutions, industries and technologies associated with the disciplines of art and design.
Country
United Kingdom
Designer(s)
Jinhak Lee, Gisung Han, Yuyao Lin & Jiayi Liang
These four designers are studying Innovation Design Engineering, a joint program between the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London. Through design and engineering, they aim to create a positive impact on people and the environment.