A corner of the room can present a tricky proposition, a linear liminal space often ignored or purposely left void of use or decoration. Where most see an interior space best left ignored, Korean design studio BOUD saw an overlooked design opportunity. mosery was conceived by the multidisciplinary design studio as an exercise to reimagine corners as places of purpose, creating a collection of objects of utility shaped to get in where they fit in using a magnetic attachment.
Named after the Korean word for “corner” (모서리), the first object of the mosery collection is a straightforward timepiece named “time.” The small minimalist analog clock is designed to secure into corner spaces, perhaps most ideally in areas of the home where tasks and time come to intersect.
BOUD’s timepiece is conceived to paradoxically convey the importance of time by placing the clock in the most marginalized of spaces, conceptually bringing attention to the intersection of then, now, and later.
The corner space, which people ignore, is precisely the place we took an interest in
– BOUD
Other objects include a small paper calendar, incense holder, and small cross. Each object’s use and form was chosen to convey the flow of time and spatial element of the here and now, most noticeably conveyed by the diminishing size of the small paper calendar as sheets are removed day after day.
A magnetic cradle holds the incense holder onto corners, allowing one to experience the peaceful passing of time through the slowly dissipating presence of smoke.
Founded in 2017 by designer Sungho Park and brand director Jiyeon Ma, the eight person team has collaborated with corporations ranging from Samsonite, Samsung, Cheil Worldwide, Hanwha Group, Qcells, and Oppo.
BOUD shares the studio has plans to expand beyond this initial capsule collection, with intentions to add lighting, small accessories, and even pieces of furniture to bring a sense of the serene and purpose literally into every corner of a room.
Source: design-milk