Maria Prokosheva
Furniture&Industrial designer, teaching assistant
MA Furniture design at Stroganov University 2024
BA Industrial design at Kosygin RSU 2022
Designing furniture and products for a better life
Currently working on a thesis on the history and development of the Stroganov School of Furniture Design
Alto is suitable both for a cosy living room and a strict study. Its plasticity combines the rhythm of lines and smooth transitions from verticals to planes. Inspired on the one hand by active but laconic black and white interior graphics, on the other hand by its openwork the collection refers the viewer to Gothic architecture. Alto means ‘high’ in Italian.
The Wave accent chair is both a sculptural form and a functional object with double ergonomics. Thanks to the double backrest and the elongated base on which you can throw your legs, the seating of the classic armchair becomes a comfortable couch when turned. The plastic shape attracts attention and becomes an occasion for a spectacular photograph. The frame can be made of either bent pipe and furniture strap or bent glued plywood.
The Fiore collection of children's furniture for children up to 3 years old is inspired by the aesthetics of a flowering garden, in which the baby becomes the main treasure, a pearl surrounded by petals and airy pleated fabric.
The aim of the project is to create comfortable, adaptable luxury furniture for children up to 3 years of age with the possibility of subsequent use in an ‘adult’ interior.
The shape of the cot resembles a bud, the sloping surfaces allow you to lean more comfortably towards the baby. Translucent pleated fabric on the sides allows mum and baby to keep eye contact. There are grooves for changing the height of the cot base as the baby grows. After - the bed can be used as a sofa due to the interchangeable sides.
The cradle seat is designed for an adult, and the cradle cushion with straps allows you to place the baby in it. The mobile can be used both with the cot and the armchair. The removable rocking horse seat can be used for younger children.
The Lace armchair, meaning ‘Lace’, is designed for comfortable seating in outdoor and public spaces. With sufficiently free seating and appropriate dimensions, the armchair is stackable - creating the possibility of compact storage.
Two versions of the chair are possible: one with a solid surface and one with a mesh structure. Both versions ensure water drainage. The armchair is manufactured by means of large-format 3D printing using recycled plastic. The 45 degree tilt of the print minimises the number of supports required during printing. The mesh version implies the use of interrupted extrusion technology, which is now being mastered by some manufacturers.
I will be glad to have new contacts, projects, co-operation and collaborations!