Why bother with messy cords that always get tangled? This project by Florian Kräutli is an interesting concept. He used a series of magnets that are incorporated into the structure of the curtain. This allows it to be pushed and pulled into many different configurations, and the magnets allow it to hold the new shape...
We're thinking there's a really great DIY project in there somewhere if someone wanted to be really crafty. For now, it looks like this is just a conceptual piece, and not sure if it is planned to go into production. However, you can check out more of Florian Kräutli's work at his website. (via Mocoloco)
Image from kraeutli.com
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That is OUTSTANDING! I totally want to to try it out!
view cardboard's profile
these rock. i don't like the gold magnets though.
i've looked on her website and it doesn't look like they're being sold yet. anyone have any information?
view jeffnyc's profile
These are great. They remind me of Hanna Allijn's Faceted Curtains, only nerdier!
view Aaron's profile
is florian really a she? every florian I know is a boy.
view 212gretchen's profile
fabulous! I'm thinking you could make a simplified version by adding mini-magnets to the edge of a sheer or light-weight curtain and folding it up like a roman blind.
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Er...oops -thanks 212gretchen for catching that! Florian is a guy- It's corrected now-
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If I were to make this, my curtain would always be tangled up.
It shouldn't be too hard, but it is a lot of work. The magnet rings I googled are gold plated as well, and 200 of them will set you back 30 euro and are 6 mm diameter.
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I love brand new ideas for everyday things. When are they on sale? :)
view MissMonica's profile
Creative people amaze me.
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