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Vestnes Ocean is an experienced maritime interior builder and the initiator of the Willy furniture collection. We felt that the maritime furniture available on the market lacked an understanding of the living conditions on-board vessels. Willy, is the result of a strong knowledge of the boat industry and contemporary design skills. The designers Ralston & Bau, introduced simple shapes, new materials and techniques to make user friendly furniture.
“Low drawers are rounded, providing more floor-space for the feet and doors are soft, to make corners inoffensive. The furniture shapes are inspired by the famous orca Willy, who lived happily in a fjord close to Florø on the west coast of Norway, where Vestnes Innredning is located. We wish you a pleasant life in the company of Willy.” Jonny Bjørnset, Vestnes CEO.
After the concept sketching phase, we visualized the whole Willy range through 3D scale models in order to aide agreement with the project group over every detail. This also made it possible for us to visualize the functionality of the whole space.
The series has simple shapes and through the use of new materials and smart functions we created user-friendly, space optimized furniture.
The Willy furniture is designed in three series in different colour and material. An interior collection has also been designed to fit with the furniture. If you want to get to know more about the Maritime Furniture & Interior Collection click here, to see the Willy identity click here.
www.vestnesocean.com
Name: Willy
Mission: Maritime Furniture & Interior Collection
Client: Vestnes Innredning
Period: 2005-2008
Delivery: concept development, interior design, furniture design and development, strategy , brand identity, web design, illustration
See also: Willy – Identity & Fairstand













Photos: © 2009 Vegard Fimland for Vestnes Ocean
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