There’s a charming naiveté in the designs of Greg Papove, a Vancouver-based designer and founder of Studio Medium. Exploring materials and processes like a kid in a candy shop, Papove puts a spin on common objects, visualising and reinterpreting them in humorous, original formats without sacrificing functionality.
His designs veer from whimsical to cerebral: Five Toes Coffee Table, an odd-looking furniture piece whose five legs need be supported by toe socks, showcases a creative use of cotton and gypsum polymer moulded via a vacuum bag; while his immovable laptop stand Foundation ponders on the portable nature of modern technology and the permanence of a concrete foundation. Others, like the Halo table lamp and the multi-compartment ABK Table, are pieces that naturally stand out in a room for their sculptural, unique look. With inquisitiveness leading his design process, we’re eager to see more of Papove’s inspired creations.
Visit his website and Instagram to discover more of his work.
Images © Greg Papove / with permission