Happily Ever
red dot
red dot award: design concept 2008
Happily Ever is a chair combined with a dog
house that has been designed to promote
various scenarios for friendship and bonding
between dogs and owners through their
sharing of an object.
The pet accessories market is expanding, but the number of abandoned dogs is ever- increasing. A way to counter this problem may
be to encourage stronger bonds between pets and owners. Sharing something may be a way to strengthen relationships – sharing
understanding as well as objects. Wherever
you are, your dog always wants to be with you. For example, when a dog owner sits on a chair, the dog will often sit under the chair. When their pet comes near, an owner will typically pat it – a heartwarming experience for both individuals.
Happily Ever is based on
these kinds of behaviours.
There are various ways to use Happily Ever.
The owner can sit anywhere on the chair. The
dog can rest inside the chair, or sit on top of
it. There are two seats – the lower one is for
the dog or owner, and the upper one is just for the owner (making use of a height ranking
system). There is soft cushioning on the higher
seat for comfort. A hole at the back of the chair allows it to be picked up easily, and also assists with taking the seat apart for cleaning. The pet might reach through the hole with their
paw to play with the owner. |
