As part ofthe Recreation program, Valentina Algorta, a student in the Industrial Design bachelor’s program, collaborated with La Bienvenida to develop the Metamorphosis project.
The problem Algorta identified was that consumers “don’t buy baby furniture because it has such a short lifespan,” since it is only “very useful during the first two years of a baby’s life.” This means high costs and low sustainability.
So, the solution he came up with was to develop a modular piece of furniture that comes in three configurations:
- Changing table with storage (suitable for use up to age two)
- Play furniture (suitable for children up to six years old)
- Desk (age range: ages six and up, throughout one’s school years)
The first step in modifying the piece of furniture is to remove the shelf, the doors, and the side panel; then turn the furniture upside down and place the ladder against it.
The second (and final) step involves removing the ladder and the top panel, turning the unit upside down, and finally rotating it.
In this way, Algorta’s proposal achieves three objectives:
- Sustainable solution.
- Comprehensive support.
- The most cost-effective solution.
