2 Designers Transform The Same Walmart Lawn Chair | Custom Crafted | Architectural Digest
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Күн бұрынWe gave a pair of designers with very different styles one day to completely transform the same folding lawn chair, turning one of the most familiar furniture items in the world into something more personalized and expressive. Furniture designer Alex Hsu operates with a thoughtful, playful and craft-focused philosophy while artist and furniture maker Lauren Verdugo describes her work as sculptural, functional, and sustainable. Which directions will inspiration lead our designers when they turn their eyes towards redesigning a classic outdoor furniture piece?
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Check out Lauren Verdugo here:
Website: laurenverdugo.com/
Instagram: / laurenverdoodles
Check out Alex Hsu here:
Website: www.alexhsudesign.com/
Instagram: / big_fungii
Special thanks to:
Allied Woodshop:
Website: alliedwoodshop.com/
Instagram: / alliedwoodshop
LA Woodshop:
Website: lawoodshop.com/
Instagram: / lawoodshop
Street Tree Revival:
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Instagram: / streettreerevival
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0:00 Introduction
1:06 Part I - Designing
1:46 Part II - Building
11:14 Part III - Unveiling
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@H-Vox 2 жыл бұрын
If this was made into a full length show I'd never miss an episode...
@anniekate76 2 жыл бұрын
Check out the show Flea Market Flip, it is somewhat similar
@matheussanthiago9685 2 жыл бұрын
Right?
@DouglasLambert 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, this should be a show. 100%!
@susanj8158 Жыл бұрын
agreed!!
@shelly5224 Жыл бұрын
Ellen's next great designer was like this but didn't last very long.
@Natural_20 2 жыл бұрын
Both of the chairs came out beautiful. I loved how honest they were too, they were made more for aesthetic then comfort. I'm amazed at how this could all be done in a day.
@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын
THAN
@sarahmalik6134 2 жыл бұрын
The last scene of them enjoying each other’s work is so wholesome
@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын
YOU'RE wholesome.
@MarkyDoesLanguages 2 жыл бұрын
My mom is a designer and every single chair in her house is impossible to sit in, but it looks amazing there interior-wise.
@adamharris5003 2 жыл бұрын
That doesn't sound too functional
@LucyTheLightbringer 2 жыл бұрын
@@adamharris5003 form > function
@lovingmayberry307 2 жыл бұрын
@@LucyTheLightbringer Not always.
@MarkyDoesLanguages 2 жыл бұрын
@@adamharris5003 Welcome to the world of design!
@REDnBLACKnRED 2 жыл бұрын
@@adamharris5003 There's a reason that some chairs from designers like Arne Jacobsen and Marcel Breuer become classics, because they find a way to marry form and function. It's very hard to do. And often the chair is considered the ultimate challenge for a furniture designer because there's only so many ways to make a chair both beautiful and comfortable.
@Matthew-pw3cg 2 жыл бұрын
This was so refreshing and interesting, seeing two people passionate about what they do
@vortexronin6448 2 жыл бұрын
Oh its such an intelligent,refresshing and intresting video,it totally changed my life and the way i look on things.Human courage is increadible and amazing.
@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep Жыл бұрын
Given they are designers they both might want to look into new glasses lmao especially the woman. God those clear glasses are hideous.
@Braham_the_Terror Жыл бұрын
@@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep who are you?
@johan_r59 Жыл бұрын
I love how they did such similar things, but ended up with such drastically different end results!
@thenarwhalinraybans Жыл бұрын
Thank you to everyone that has shown our chairs and this video some love!
@jmbwithcats 2 жыл бұрын
Lauren's chair wins imo, it looks so much more comfortable and it folds perfectly. Amazing job.
@thenarwhalinraybans Жыл бұрын
why thank you!
@ahsu91 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! Let me know if you have any questions and I'll do my best to answer them!
@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me where my keys are?
@sazennonumber 2 жыл бұрын
@@jonhohensee3258 you threw them out with the garbage.
@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын
@@sazennonumber - Ummm... you are not Alex.
@sazennonumber 2 жыл бұрын
Alex, one question regarding the cork, if that's okay. In your experience, does the cork still crumble after it's glued to a surface? I was going to use cork for a project, but I wasn't sure if it would crumble.. Thank you.
@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын
@@sazennonumber NO, it's NOT okay. OKAY???
@livinginthenow Жыл бұрын
Both of these chairs were creative takes on the original. For me, though, I'd have to go with that gorgeous wooden beauty Lauren made. Holy chatoyance!
@camilamartinez7480 2 жыл бұрын
She describes the armrests mistakes the way I would describe putting eyeliner on.
@karengerber8390 2 жыл бұрын
I love how positive & respectful of each other they were. Thank you!
@suzienothing9855 Жыл бұрын
It was so satisfying to see them both go through the same process at the same time, nicely edited! And i loved both results
@camnova 2 жыл бұрын
More of this content please, this is so refreshing to watch on AD
@neitherworld 2 жыл бұрын
I love this series so much, it's so educational to see the artist's intention and technique as they make it
@cherieannese1132 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE these challenges of designers taking accessible items and making them bespoke designer pieces with thoughtful details. Very inspirational Thank you!!! Please make more challenges like these
@Sunshine-zm1fx 2 жыл бұрын
This video is fantastic! I loved seeing two artists interpret a project on their own and compare. I really appreciated the intelligent discussion about art and design, and the artist's personal viewpoint. This was an excellent video, and I hope you make more like this in the future.
@vickigonya9432 2 жыл бұрын
I love how positive you guys are of one another's projects!!! Both are awesone❤
@Ntyler01mil 2 жыл бұрын
A combo of both these approaches would be awesome. I really like Lauren's seat and armrests, and they look more comfortable to me. I really like the look of the slats Alex made, and the saddle washers, and I think they make a really nice back.
@MakeSomething 2 жыл бұрын
OH MY! This was so good! Totally inspired!
@absolutelyfab 2 жыл бұрын
Please make more of these "2 Designers Transform" videos!!!!
@brandoniswhoiam 2 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see a group of designers transform an all-white space into whatever they want!
@angellaidley2946 2 жыл бұрын
Sometime it’s good just to have a conversation piece
@TR4zest 2 жыл бұрын
What a pleasant way to spend a quarter-hour. Two lovely people, cool designers with great ideas, beautifully executed.
@user-ef5id9km3p Жыл бұрын
Both these chairs are so so good. If I had to choose one, I would probably have to choose Alex's quirky cork and laminate chair, just love the quirkiness and artiness of it, a statement chair. But I love the arm rests on Lauren's chair, the rounded edges and the grain, just gorgeous.
@MrJohnnyboyrebel 2 жыл бұрын
Both are fantastic ideas that showcase the designer’s creativity and thoughtfulness. Now I’m eyeing my old lawn chairs with some ideas to transform them!
@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын
Don't do it.
@deniselinton5803 2 жыл бұрын
Lauren’s chair was beyond beautiful, she used all the ideals she designs by and the result was just beautiful. I think her chair would be comfortable, she took time out to create curves that would make it comfortable. His chair is merely for looks, a plant holder or something like that.
@aclementine9928 2 жыл бұрын
Both turned out really great! I like how they were learning from each other at the end.
@jusmecatalina 2 жыл бұрын
I’d love more of these segments, showcasing all these talented and innovative artists
@Danthree.studio 8 ай бұрын
Wow, this video was a masterclass in creativity! It's incredible to see how Alex and Lauren, with their different approaches, both managed to breathe new life into a simple folding chair. It goes to show that inspiration truly has no limits. Can't wait for more collabs like this! 👏🛋🎨
@civilizeddiva Жыл бұрын
11:48-12:03: I love listening to professionals discussing their craft
@ricecakeaddict 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely LOVE the way Alex used the laminate samples 😍😍😍
@AndreaArzensek 2 жыл бұрын
This was really cool. I'd give my vote to his chair because he was more venturing into different materials and it came out more interesting. She was playing on a safe bet with just slabs and natural beauty of rosewood. Definitely more beautiful chair and more comfortable, but dead simple.
@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын
YOU'RE simple.
@dacemace8392 2 жыл бұрын
They're both so, so talented!
@andreaandrea6716 Жыл бұрын
My favourite part of this is the reveal. Both Artists did a stunning job. Wow. They were boring to listen to (explaining their processes of working), but their end pieces are BEAUTIFUL!! And they were very sweet with each other, which counts for a LOT in my book. I'm very impressed. Really lovely creations and both of them are talented craftspeople.
@SheriLynNut Жыл бұрын
This was such a great episode, love both these artisans. Both chairs are beautiful. Alex’s chair is reminiscent of a mid century aesthetic, very hip. And Lauren’s is warm and sleek.
@wickandde Жыл бұрын
Appreciate both of their work but for me in love with Lauren's chair, wowzers
@eljay_h 2 жыл бұрын
Please do more videos like this!! I really enjoyed it! They both did amazing work 👏 👏
@DizzyIzzyMom 2 жыл бұрын
I loved both designs….but honestly the woo was my favorite. What a new pickup line….’want to make some sawdust’. How cute
@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын
The woo???
@ireadysucks3026 Жыл бұрын
@@jonhohensee3258 Maybe he’s talking about Alex and just can’t spell his name? Good question
@LKonstantina915 2 жыл бұрын
Love both chairs but I think im gonna go with Lauren's one. Simple yet effective design, seems very combortable. I love the colors Alex used for his but the surface would feel uncomfortable if i was to sit wearing shorts lol
@thenarwhalinraybans Жыл бұрын
Thank you! haha
@ndunlap228 2 жыл бұрын
Post more stuff about Alex Hsu. That guy is great.
@ahsu91 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha thanks Nick! 😉
@PlantBia Жыл бұрын
this series is the best! I love how it shows a range of crativity and possibility so respectfully towards the designers and the original product
@taysty 2 жыл бұрын
these 2 seem like some of the chillest ppl of all time
@Oonagh72 Жыл бұрын
I’m first impressed they got the chairs to fold. Secondly I’m impressed with how quickly they got it done. Thirdly even though I personally don’t like their designs, I love how creative the designs are. I would buy these chairs for no other reason than the fact that they are different. Finally I think this is a great idea for someone who wants to play around with any medium. All the ergonomics and mechanics are there’s you can design around them.
@rebeccavalicoff1581 Жыл бұрын
Oh my! My hat off to you both! It's so nice to see young people design and create art!
@melisacruz9331 2 жыл бұрын
the original and the finished project chairs are beautiful!
@t.pisani8239 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this. Not even for the design challenge but just to see the approach to woodworking. Seemed almost identical for both designers.
@thenarwhalinraybans Жыл бұрын
I think it is because we both were formally trained in woodworking! It was nice to not play a "DIYer" role :)
@gennaterra 2 жыл бұрын
Two great designers with the synergy of possitive thoughts and ideas. Lovely piece, AD..
@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын
possitive?
@dianebaker5243 2 жыл бұрын
Love the chairs so unique beautiful craft work 😍 👌
@ayaazthaliph2108 Жыл бұрын
Hats off to these designers..
@jdrummerdd 2 жыл бұрын
this was AMAZING, please more of this stuff
@lorrainegatzke1048 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, those workshops are beautiful, love the tool selection. 💖👍
@jadedone6900 Жыл бұрын
Not only did I find this video interesting, but I also appreciate how it shows the time required to make a custom piece.
@georgemurray752 2 жыл бұрын
Love seeing this kind of applied creativity. Great video!
@yousefkifaya3812 2 жыл бұрын
you gotta make more 2 designers videos
@curtischildress9580 2 жыл бұрын
Lauren Verdugo won the contest in my opinion. Very pretty result.
@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын
Was it a contest?
@curtischildress9580 2 жыл бұрын
@@jonhohensee3258 Sort of a contest simply because people have opposing opinions. The main reason for these 2 folks doing their own unique designs was to see their unique results.
@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын
@@curtischildress9580 WRONG
@curtischildress9580 2 жыл бұрын
@@jonhohensee3258 OK. We all have opinions. You'll discover this fact as you journey through life. Enjoy!
@jonhohensee3258 2 жыл бұрын
@@curtischildress9580 Some opinions have more value than others.
@SuraiyahBaksh 2 жыл бұрын
This should honestly be a series
@ElizabethRival Жыл бұрын
They both seem so wholesome and I hope they become best friends for life.
@dorothythorpe6183 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! This was a lot of fun to watch artists/craftsmen do their thing! Two beautiful end results!
@Nnnqqq689 2 жыл бұрын
please post more these transformation furniture piece. amazing!!!!
@HeleneLogan 2 жыл бұрын
Both chairs are fabulous! I love both of their approaches. Great content.
@FlameMage2 2 жыл бұрын
This was cool, I wouldn't mind seeing you guys work with like a week or a month of time but that's more involving to be certain.
@Monroemanordogs Жыл бұрын
impressed. You can tell they really love their craft.
@hnycreek 2 жыл бұрын
Both are made equally incredible!!!
@sazennonumber 2 жыл бұрын
Great chairs, both of them. Especially considering a deadline. Well done Lauren and Alex!
@norawotton5440 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this! I’d love to see more videos like this.
@KirstenNGlass Жыл бұрын
I have been binging these videos. They are great! I love the support the artists give each other, I love the cool projects they come up with. Great concept!
@annarecio7402 Жыл бұрын
Both creative and beautiful. You two have so much talent. I have a few of those chairs that really need an upgrade, but since I don't have all those wonderful tools will have to use the good old sewing machine.
@mohammadgm8463 Жыл бұрын
I really love these challenges please keep em comings & salute to both of them I liked both chairs each one is unique
@Opal_Sky 2 жыл бұрын
They were both so fantastic!
@accordionbabe Жыл бұрын
Wow! What skills and creative chairs. More.
@gregh378 Жыл бұрын
These are two very talented designers!
@pinstripeowl Жыл бұрын
Love this video! Absolutely would have that natural wooden chair, but the slat chair also had some interesting features - like the cork!
@adrianalara8464 2 жыл бұрын
I love both projects!
@janelandry6584 Жыл бұрын
This was so great! I loved hearing the reasons behind what they did.
@gordonsmith9263 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work on both sides! Thanks.
@florenceoj3780 Жыл бұрын
awww.... Love love love the unveiling part. so sweet. both pieces are amazing. it's interesting to watch and the suspense is real :)
@jaseone1516 2 жыл бұрын
Lauren is very endearing. Alex also. They should film more stuff together if they haven't already
@Trumblocity Жыл бұрын
These two are very talented. Bravo 👏
@pinchofsalt4566 Жыл бұрын
Everything about this episode was enjoyable to watch
@SharonGus Жыл бұрын
What a fun episode! Thank you! Would love to see more like this one.
@zlatafruhling1948 Жыл бұрын
Oh, Lauren's chair is so amazing. I wanna do it myself too. 🤗
@m.5748 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! You are Both So Talented! I Enjoyed your video very much! Thanks! 🙂
@nmbr6kid Жыл бұрын
These are fabulous!! I would definitely watch this as a series 🙌♥️
@jroxas0128 Жыл бұрын
Keep doing this series!! Sooo good!
@lisamcgee1345 Жыл бұрын
The two chair is beautiful!
@studiokaufman 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing to watch parallel executions, with tremendous results by both. 2-thumbs up for both Alex and Lauren, and of course AD-for a video well made! (Do some more!)
@trixix5010 2 жыл бұрын
More of those videos pls 🙏☺️
@sanscervelle Жыл бұрын
this needs to be a series
@heatherdeavalon 2 жыл бұрын
Love these videos! Beautiful work 👏
@elbow7654 Жыл бұрын
thats so cute they both give off the same vibes as their chairs
@Brian-os9qj 2 жыл бұрын
Satisfying to watch, inspiring for the future. Thx for your efforts & creations.
@wrightwrva Жыл бұрын
Love them both
@helia3979 2 жыл бұрын
You guys did an awesome job 👌
@CatskillsGrrl 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this. What lovely people.
@gelosoriano 2 жыл бұрын
Both turned out beautiful!! 💗
@morticiagomez6166 Жыл бұрын
Two lovely, talented people x
@DiegoC58 2 жыл бұрын
That “does it fold” hahah
@josephrobinson6897 2 жыл бұрын
More in this series, please!
@gauravvikalp 2 жыл бұрын
I really love this series!
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