Exclusive Interview: Darin Montgomery of Urbancase
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Exclusive Interview: Darin Montgomery of urbancase
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It's a well-known fact that modernism--with all its sleek, no-fuss trappings--sprang up at least partially due to the fact that folks were strapped for cash and looking for a style that would work without a lot of pieces. Introducing the masses to the idea that less is more, it's no wonder that modern styles continue to be popular in homes today. This whole idea of making your life more simple by adopting less stuff resonates with many folks who are over-worked, over-stressed and tired of tripping over clutter in their homes. We've found one punchy furniture and design build company not just building simple, streamlined modern furniture, but creating designs that hope to shape the way users interact with the world and help them live that highly sought-after, simple lifestyle. Urbancase, a furniture, accessories and design build firm based in Seattle, Washington, has pretty lofty aims with its furniture pieces. They want to change how you actually live your life (for the better) by making furniture pieces that hearken back to a time when life was more simple. Take their "Ledge;" it's a streamlined, wall-mounted desk that plays homage to the secretary desks folks to compose letters at. If handwriting isn't your thing, this modern equivalent is equipped with all kinds of digital-accommodating details. Their "Emergency Cocktail Station" is designed with the old tradition of having a drink after work and before dinner in mind--when folks used to socialize, reconnect with loved ones and unwind after a long day over an old fashioned. You might notice that many of urbancase's furniture designs are compact; this plays into founder Darin Montgomery's personal views on design and space needs. Darin and his wife live in a tiny Seattle apartment (like under 600 square feet tiny) and don't feel like they need more space--especially by incorporating modern and space-saving ideas and designs. Rounding out urbancase's current catalog are some more fun furniture designs, some sassy textiles and some clever candles that will make you miss old technology that's no longer around.
Transcript of Exclusive Interview: Darin Montgomery of Urbancase
Exclusive Interview: Darin Montgomery of urbancase
For more information about Darin and urbancase, visit urbancase.com. For more podcasts, design posts and design advice, check out the blog at 2modern.com.
