This event marks the end of the first semester for the students in Workshop 1 of the Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, who were tasked with designing and creating a pouf that embodies the creativity and knowledge acquired in their various courses.
Pouf Expo: Turning Ideas into Real Objects
This is a core academic exercise in the training of future interior designers in Uruguay. The teaching team—comprising Architect Jorge Migues, Designer Andrés Buencristiano, Interior DesignerAlejandra Amaro, andInterior Designer LucíaGarcía—emphasized that it integrates the knowledge covered in all first-semester courses and, for this reason, has held a central place in the curriculum for years.
Although the piece is more affordable than other types of furniture, it requires the application of advanced design: technical criteria, material selection, construction processes, and verification of structural stability.
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At a well-attended launch event, the students presented their first original design. Each piece goes beyond the concept of mere furniture and represents the culmination of an abstract process inspired by an iconic chair, ultimately defining a concept of their own.
The nature of the exercise requires dealing with material challenges: weight, thickness, texture, and the selection of materials, among others. This hands-on approach is crucial for understanding the complexity of transforming an idea into a tangible and functional object.
In this vein, the project allows students to reinforce what they have learned and tackle the practical challenges of creating a real object.
The faculty emphasized that the project is a blend of emotions, challenges, and learning experiences, helping to build the students’ professional confidence (“From now on, yes, I can”). The department fosters a passion for the field and a commitment to the profession.
The event was attended by officials and industry leaders, including executives from ALAD Uruguay (Latin American Design Association) and the dean of the School of Architecture, Architect Gastón Boero.
Admission is free, and the exhibition is open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the faculty lobbyuntil August 29. On Fridays, August 22 and 29, the exhibition will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.