HUND is a Scandinavian-inspired contemporary childrens stool designed and built as part of my time at the Danish Institute for Study Abroad in Copenhagen. Hund aims to encourage curiosity and imagination within children.
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As humans, we respond to things that are familiar to us. For Hund, I was motivated by an exhibition at the Helsinki Design Museum on Nokia and learning that the original formation of the phone buttons were intended to be reminiscent of a face. Intrigued by this design choice, I performed further research and came across the psychological phenomenon called pareidolia. Pareidolia causes people to see faces or recognize patterns where there are none.
I wanted to see how I could incorporate this theory into my furniture design. I embraced the natural curiosity that children possess by designing a stool that represents something familiar. Hund has a subtle dog like appearance that produces a positive reaction amongst children and adults alike.
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This stool is made of solid maple, making it a sturdy multi-use piece of furniture that can be played with and also sat upon. Hund is finished with a traditional Danish soap finish which is safe and non-toxic. This brightens the maple, giving it a whiter appearance.
The soft curves and sturdy through dowel construction make Hund an delightfully playful stool for children, that can be passed down for generations.
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As humans, we respond to things that are familiar to us. For Hund, I was motivated by an exhibition at the Helsinki Design Museum on Nokia and learning that the original formation of the phone buttons were intended to be reminiscent of a face. Intrigued by this design choice, I performed further research and came across the psychological phenomenon called pareidolia. Pareidolia causes people to see faces or recognize patterns where there are none.
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I wanted to see how I could incorporate this theory into my furniture design. I embraced the natural curiosity that children possess by designing a stool that represents something familiar. Hund has a subtle dog like appearance that produces a positive reaction amongst children and adults alike.
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ab7173e41ac0fc079b4718c21e8a79516518d92fe419af2ef6ea48bbde2f24b9/HUND-working-drawing-smaller.jpg)
This stool is made of solid maple, making it a sturdy multi-use piece of furniture that can be played with and also sat upon. Hund is finished with a traditional Danish soap finish which is safe and non-toxic. This brightens the maple, giving it a whiter appearance.
![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9a2d5cd0f061590bf6ba0846c2edc2e41c1f0c93208e77823efce96a67468255/hilton-on-chair.jpeg)
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The soft curves and sturdy through dowel construction make Hund an delightfully playful stool for children, that can be passed down for generations.