Design de superfície e upcycling: utilização de persianas de origem residual no desenvolvimento de produtos

Abstract

The present study presents he development of surfaces using blinds of residual origin employing the technical process of custom weft with laser cutting in order to create suitable standards for application in decorative and functional products. Thus, the research presents the reuse of blinds curtains and wood from discard in the development of surfaces and furniture of low complexity, highlighting the importance of reusing materials that can serve as input for new projects combining Surface Design, Furniture Design, Sustainability and Upcycling. The surface development process was based on the design steps proposed by Löbach (2001) for product development, they are: Preparation, Generation, Evaluation and Realization. As a result of the research, there have been surface patterns elaborated from the reuse of blinds curtains, applied in prototypes of five mobile products, two magazine racks, organizer box, bench and bookcases, which were developed by reusing wood from discard origin.