“Curved Twist” is the largest yet KUFtwist screen. Exhibited at
“Marble” print screen by
“White Screen” KUFtwist in
A sprinkling of 90s era design has been allowed to resurface in recent years—mostly fashion, and mostly either as irony or nostalgia. It’s safe to say, however, some ideas from our design past may happily never reappear, and the vertical
Kia’s version, titled the KUFTwist (FKA the Louver Twisting Comb), combines science, innovation, and artistry. Regular blinds require a pull mechanism or motorised system to control shade and create privacy—they are full of purpose but lack any aesthetic or artistic appeal. KUFTwist blinds are cordless and invite users to create different openings, and allow light in through various
Very basically, a series of comb-like modules are arranged to move across a vertical plane and twist material individually into states of open or close as the mechanism is moved upwards or downwards. The combs can then be arranged into unique forms and figures—far beyond the scope of the simple, ho-hum verticals of our past. While the concept is yet to be commercialised, Kia has refined the idea into various applications, working with textile designer
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