The Sqoosh
By Tanya Palta on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
Sqoosh. Designed by Kimming Yap of CREATIVEANS.
The unflappably named Sqoosh demonstrates the designer’s unstinting love for meshing eclectic designs with contemporary outlook. At first the bench looks innocuous enough, but manufacturer CREATIVEANS craftily makes a statement, which lays emphasis on a sense of self and the sanctity of personal space.
Sqoosh has been “inspired by the tension between 2 opposing forces and the dissonance that results when they meet.” It’s interesting to note that CREATIVEANS is based in South East Asia where personal space is still a non-concept and a hive existence a common phenomena (I would know). Hence calling the Sqoosh an offshoot of a recent trend, which is penetrating the young consciousness won’t be a hyperbole on my part.
Sqoosh is ideal for waiting lounges and public spaces where encroachment of personal space is most unsolicited. The ripples act as a physical and psychological barrier as well as highlight the congruent interplay of two dynamic opposites. They also serve a functional purpose as one can use it as a magazine rack! Ingenuity at its best, don’t you think?
The electric blue bench measures 2000 mm L x 400 mm W x 560 mm H and brings that much desired hint of informality to a waiting area. Some may find Sqoosh idiosyncratic, but it does aspire to be different without being audacious.
It’s laudable that the Sqoosh isn’t just a theoretical ideation and through innovative use of material integrates seating with a thought process. Its design is in tandem with CREATIVEANS vision of “creating iconic designs” and effectively gives the occupants of space privacy yet access.
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I like the idea behind sqoosh, provocative yet functional.
While the material is a little foamy (is that even a word?), I think its intentional. This way maybe they can make a provocative social statement without being slotted in the serious category.
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Not sure about this one: it reminds me of the blue foam we use out here to double insulate homes. But I believe Mr. Yap’s declaration—I’d surely stay on my side of the Sqoosh.