SERAFINA sunbed

optional course supervisor: István Juhász

Retro: Bless or curse?

2021 spring

This was an optional course that was based on retro memories. We made research about influences, experiences, and motivations. These aspects have a deep connection to the present so the Hungarian eighties influences for the future generation. My topic is side-lake bathing and beaching and I asked some elderly of their experience, vibe, and feeling.

This activity has a heritage for now and it was a perfect time to spend the vacation together and close to nature. Relaxation is getting more relevant nowadays because we forget how to stop and spend our spare time refilled. Vacation time in the eighties starts at the beginning of the summer and in this period people could get through their work issues and could be free temporarily. Water cleans the people inside and outside so it's a kind of rebirth. The symbol of bathing is connected to the Hungary culture also because it’s built on a huge wellness sector and widespread service.

The objects of the topic are various and iconic. My chosen object is a lounge bed because it defines the thoughts of bathing and the functionality of comfort. The designed sunbed was made for using attributes plus laying and storage. The shape of the form is from the wave and the colors of the pastel give a mood from the past. In the future would like to make a prototype in recycled plastic with other extra functions. I learned a lot about sensibility and empathy from my interviewees which help to design efficiently.