The brief
Amadán is a response to the underuse and under appreciation of Irish materials. We often look abroad when we think of quality design and materials but we have what we need here already.
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Amadán is made using wood and wool entirely sourced from Ireland.
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The links for an Irish supply chain exists, and they just need to be connected
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Irish supply chain
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Sketching & prototyping
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CMF of variations on the design, the CMF is considered in respect of what materials are available and sustainable manufacturing techniques.
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Reflection
It was great to focus in on vernacular design in Ireland. Meeting inspiring designers, makers and producers showed me the amazing network here. I hope to make this chair physically in the future.