Bijou
Bijou is a minimalist masterpiece redefining the the essence of the coffee table. Designed for small spaces, Bijou seamlessly blends functionality with elegance. No tools required for assembly. Bijou simplifies your setup, allowing for effortless versatility.
Fall 2023
As urban spaces become increasingly small, Our challenge is to find innovative ways to accommodate for more functional storage, and usability.
Target Consumer
Young adults
Age 20-30
Urban homeowners
Students in shared or compact living spaces
People who frequently host guests
Design Goals
Our Furniture Picks
For our small-space furniture project, We chose these pieces because they create moments of connection and bring people closer in shared spaces.
Steven - Side Table
Ronja - Couch
Priscilla - Coffee Table
Brand Principles & Visuals
Exploring Iterations
Calm
Durable
Organic
Inspired by Japanese-style seating, I explored ways to integrate compact, multifunctional seating into a coffee table design. The piece feels durable and calming, but still lacks a defining feature to feel complete.
Seating-Integrated Table Concepts
After earlier explorations, I shifted toward a simpler, more refined form while continuing to experiment with elegant ways to store and integrate the cushion seating seamlessly into the table structure.
