People / Lessons (Joe Franc)
Lessons is a design studio and object shop as well as a space for research, contemplation and experimentation. The studio spans multiple disciplines, yet all projects share a focus on iterative, hands-on research through making. Lessons produces work for brands, shops, galleries and private commissions, often drawing inspiration from a process, material or existing object. This leads to the creation of small-run design experiments in 3D products, homeware and fashion.
Work Apron
The use of surplus materials is common practice for us and this limitation comes from a conscious effort to reduce costs and use less where possible. The work we create at Lessons happens around our other jobs and profits go back into the production of new objects or towards exhibitions. Therefore, saving money on materials by using deadstock or remnant fabrics is a small but necessary step, and allows to continue making new work.
This apron has been made from unbleached bull denim offcuts, a hardwearing fabric ideal for workwear. Another constraint when using surplus fabrics is colour choice, which has led us to experiment with natural dyes. The bull denim used here has been dyed in Weld and Oak, then modified using Ferrous Sulphate to achieve a washed charcoal grey. The Apron features an abstract exploded wheat sheaf appliqué, signifying one raw material used in cooking.
A Seat at the Table: Chair 16
Sit, stand, carry, place – this stool is designed to accompany you around the house, adapting where necessary to the task at hand.