Ergoform owner Leon Roodt says the Soft office furniture range, created in collaboration with designer Haldane Martin, can compete with any international brand.

How did the collaboration come about?

Ergoform made a decision two years ago to collaborate with local designers on concepts and then for Ergoform to do the product development, marketing and manufacturing. We teamed up with Haldane on a specific project he was working on. From there, we collaborated and shared ideas to mould his initial design concept on to a market-ready office furniture range that would be a viable offering to local and international buyers. Haldane then went on to complete the design process. The result is a range that could compete anywhere in the world in terms of design relevance and office functionality.

What is the concept behind this range, and why have you named it Soft?

Office furniture has traditionally been quite structured and hard, with a limited range of raw materials to keep down the cost of manufacturing. Generally, our range offers organic shapes with a soft feel.

What materials did you use?

The range was designed to target three levels: basic, standard and high level. The materials used are Nanotec laminate, sprayed MDF, solid wood, birch ply veneer and melamine at the most basic level. Fabrics and finishes can be arranged according to client needs.

Is the range eco-friendly?

The raw materials used are as green as is available. Some of the raw materials already have a recycled content as high as 40 %.

What excites you about the Soft range?

It’s different, it’s affordable, it’s 100 % local and it’s high quality.

What does the range include?

An executive office suite for R34 000, a basic level set-up that costs about R8 000 per person, and the Shroom stool for R2 500.

Prices are subject to change.

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A bold and bright mural, cool wearable technology and melting artworks to create mindfulness around climate change are just some of the top VISI picks of the week series – week 108.

1. Jen Stark’s “Technicolour Ooze”

Online editor Lindi Brownell Meiring loves LA-based artist Jen Stark’s crazy technicolour mural on the facade of a retail space in California.

Image credit: Platform via designboom.com

2. Sxollie Cider

“These are the perfect drinks for a chilled summer afternoon,” says editor-at-large Malibongwe Tyilo. “I really like the design too!”

Image credit: Supplied

3. Ergoform Spectre Lounge

Features editor Tracy Greenwood can’t wait to see the new 007 movie, which is why she wants an Ergoform Spectre chair to watch it in!

Image credit: ergoform.co.za

4. Tinsel’s Wearable Technology

Lise Avis is happy to see people designing decent wearable technology for women. “The Dipper Audio Necklace is a great solution for having everything on you at once, from headphones to chargers,” she says.

Image credit: design-milk.com

5. Hula’s “The Warning”

Sean Yoro, better known as Hula, has painted a new series of murals on icebergs. “This concept is extremely clever, as, like the beautiful glaciers, this artwork will sadly not last forever,” says content producer Michaela Stehr.

Image credit: byhula.com

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From trendy pieces to retro-inspired designs, here are 13 contemporary stool designs stylish stools you can add to your space.

1. Woven Kitchen Stool R1 350, Dark Horse

2. Tristan Teak Stool R1 995, Weylandts

3. Button Stool in African Walnut R2 290, Church Original Products

4. Soft Stool in Copper with Grey Felt Seat R8 550, Leg Studios at Hello Pretty

5. Retro Stool R199.99, Mr Price Home

6. Teal Square Stool R899, Nolden Bros at Superbalist.com

7. Milk Stools R4 500 each, Wiid Design

8. Felt Bon Bon Seat R2 200, Ergoform

9. Woven Stool in Black and Turquoise R1 295, Weylandts

10. Molar Stool R1 995, Klooftique

11. “Oly” Stool R1 995, Adrian Hope at Africandy

12. Copper Stool R899, Nolden Bros at Superbalist.com

13. Huguenot Round Stool R1 650, Pedersen + Lennard

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These seriously cute seats are proudly designed and manufactured in South Africa.

Each little stool, designed by Leon Roodt of Ergoform, is constructed with a wooden frame and upholstered in 100% wool felt.

Whether you opt for one or fancy a whole bunch, you’re able to pick from the existing felt colour range or choose your own upholstery from Ergoform’s collection. The Bonbon retails for R2 200 in felt or between R1 600 and R1 800 in various other choices of fabric.

For more information, visit ergoform.co.za.

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