Virtual Love (2)
MDF, vinyl coating, pearlescant lacquer, acrylic, upholstered cushions. / 2022A second loveseat that encourages the users to sit close to one another and share a drink surface.
Learn more about Elaine
- About
I am a furniture design student at Appalachian State University, graduating in May of 2023. I aim to create pieces that are both playful and have a high attention to craft. I look forward to continuing my exploration of design and fabrication!
- Region
- Boone, NC
- Website
- www.elainemansure.com
- Media
- Https://www.instagram.com/elaine.mansure.designs/
- Professional Status
- Student
- Status
- Member until Dec 12, 2023
Portfolio
Virtual Love (series)
MDF, vinyl coating, pearlescant lacquer, acrylic, upholstered cushions. / 2022Virtual Love is a series of loveseats that approach the ideas of intimacy and technology through their visual language and function. Pictured are all three seats, together.
Georgie (1)
Alder, brass, aluminum print. / 2022 24" × 11" × 9"Georgie is a wall-mounted cabinet inspired by apothecary cabinets of the English Regency.
Georgie (3)
Alder brass, aluminum print / 2022 24" × 11" × 9"The base of the drawers feature a custom pattern inspired by the works of Regency painter William Kilburn.
Virtual Love (2)
MDF, vinyl coating, pearlescant lacquer, acrylic, upholstered cushions. / 2022A second loveseat that encourages the users to sit close to one another and share a drink surface.
Virtual Love (1)
MDF, vinyl coating, pearlescant lacquer, acrylic, upholstered cushions. / 2022One loveseat that mimics a traditional “kissing chair” with a technological visual language.
Virtual Love (3)
MDF, vinyl coating, pearlescant lacquer, acrylic, upholstered cushions. / 2022A third loveseat, also encouraging users to share a drink surface while sitting together.
Georgie (2)
Alder, brass, aluminum print. / 2022` 24" × 11" × 9"Georgie is intended to hold one’s personal self-care items. It features three drawers, spaces for holding books, and a mirror that removes to reveal a “hidden” compartment.
Floret
Maple, resin, acrylic. / 2021 8" × 6" × 6"Floret is a lighting piece intended for children. It features “petals” that can open and close, varying the amount and color of light emitted.