John Ryan didn’t while his summer away; instead it was the inspiration for abeio, his line of outdoor furniture and accessories that was his graduate thesis.
Research has shown that living in urban locations with limited outdoor and storage space; durable outdoor furnishings are often treated as consumable goods: purchased at a discount, used for a season, and disposed of in lieu of disassembly and storage. I know I am part of that statistic.
Ryan asked, “If outdoor furnishings are used as consumables, then why aren't they designed as consumables?” Why design durable and permanent furnishings that spend ¾ of the year in the storage shed or under a tarp? Ryan feels to be truly seasonal, goods should, through the very function of their use, cease to exist. This means no disassembly or storage. End of season should mean end of life. Thus, abeios (from the latin abeo: to disappear slowly) was born. Low-cost, low-impact consumable outdoor furnishings which celebrate seasonality.
Research has shown that living in urban locations with limited outdoor and storage space; durable outdoor furnishings are often treated as consumable goods: purchased at a discount, used for a season, and disposed of in lieu of disassembly and storage. I know I am part of that statistic.
Ryan asked, “If outdoor furnishings are used as consumables, then why aren't they designed as consumables?” Why design durable and permanent furnishings that spend ¾ of the year in the storage shed or under a tarp? Ryan feels to be truly seasonal, goods should, through the very function of their use, cease to exist. This means no disassembly or storage. End of season should mean end of life. Thus, abeios (from the latin abeo: to disappear slowly) was born. Low-cost, low-impact consumable outdoor furnishings which celebrate seasonality.
abeioLight, resembling Malibu Lights, is” Made entirely of beeswax — a non-toxic, renewable, and biodegradable ignition source. abeioLights are designed to be planted in the ground and used for outdoor lighting. The cup shaped top of the candle provides cover against drafts, while the tapered base gives stability and support. “
abeioDrink is”A decanter and cup set made from low-fire terra cotta. Terra cotta has been proven to absorb tannins from wine, reducing bitterness and reducing hang overs. Terra cotta also has osmotic properties - smashing abeioDrink and burying the shards in a flowerbed normalizes its moisture levels; thus preventing root rot, freezing and parching.” http://www.abeio.com/
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