JD Institute of Fashion Technology Goa has recently conducted a very interesting workshop as a part of an Interior Design module– Restoration and Renovation of Building Interiors for 3rd year Interior students.

Mr Navdeep Singh who is the module mentor, encouraged the students to come up with different concepts to make outdoor furniture that are resilient to weather conditions like rain, sun, snow and more.

The students upon hearing this, got very excited and brainstormed various ideas and decided upon a few concepts which they were very eager to show. Mr Navdeep very enthusiastically guided each and every student through-out the entire process.

Here are a few details of the students creative work:

1. JU-TYRE by Aishwarya Mirje

A Three in One Ottoman/Table/Chair.

A multi usage furniture made up of rubber tires along with PVC pipes that is wrapped with Jute ropes.

2. Pool Side Table by Pearl D’Souza

A side table that can be placed besides a lounge chair.

Made from an Old Coca-Cola crate, left over laminate and timber scraps, this piece can be used as a bottle holder.

3. Divinus by Emmanuel Fernandes

A portable table to experience and savour various moments.

Designed and made using interior waste materials. These tables are a marriage of organic forms of wooden cut offs and recycled wine bottles.

4. Outdoor Lounge Chair by Cressida Lobo

This product functions as a low lounge seating for a backyard or to relax under the sun.

The key materials for this project are scrap pieces of metal found in and around construction sites and factories along with coconut leaves woven together to form a sturdy seat.

5. Sun Lounger by Shahin Bellur

Lounger with a storage base.

Basic materials used are discarded wood and fabrics. The purpose behind this concept is to avoid using sponge in the cushions since they are made from polyester and cellulose which makes them non-biodegradable and hard to recycle.

6. Chair With Storage by Melita Carvalho

An outdoor chair with storage underneath that gives you beachy vibes.

This prototype is made with natural wood, plywood, acrylic paint, water resistant wood coating and seashells.

7. Scrap Lamp by Aarushi Sakhardande

A rustic lamp for the indoors as well as outdoors.

The raw materials used here are wooden scraps, nails, wood glue and jute. This lamp is not only beautiful but also cost effective.

 8. Side Table by Teja Naik

A side table with an Indian touch.

This model is made using a waste plastic container, kulhad/clay pot, jute rope and a waste panel of glass.

9. Eco-brick by Cleantha Crasto

An outdoor seating for play school kids while reducing plastic wastage.

Made with only discarded plastic bottles, waste plastic and glue, this seat is not only lightweight but also a small step to reduce plastic from our environment.

10. Outdoor Bed with a Curved Shed by Snesha Mandrekar

An outdoor bed made of cloth with a carved shed.

This prototype is made of acrylic canvas, polisher, buds, plastic and rope. It ensures comfort along with sustainability.

11. Coffee Table by Arya Patil

The concept behind this coffee table is to use waste materials that are left behind on construction sites.

The prototype is made using a leftover tin and a piece of wood waste. The original concept is to be implemented using an old barrel with plywood.

12. Resin Side Table by Dhanashree Rajput

A concept where practicality and sustainability go hand in hand.

The concept is to use PVC pipes in a circular manner with a resin top in which dried flowers would be incorporated along with tiles.

13. Outdoor Bar by Karen Albuquerque

An elegant outdoor bar with a Bohemian design that embraces the Goan culture.

The framework for this beautiful outdoor bar is made using wooden packaging crates and shelving – driftwood.

14. Outdoor Chair, Table and Tall Table by Elton Fernandes

A complete set to beautify any outdoors.

This three piece outdoor furniture set is made using the following:

Chair– Waste light wood of crate and plywood pieces. The joints are made without nails so it can be assembled and disassembled when required.

Table– The top is made of a tree stump and the bottom is made of rolled up waste laminate

Tall table– The top is made of a wooden piece found on the beach (part of a boat). The bottom is made of four cardboard rolls (from a printing shop waste) along with a waterproof coating.

The students had a great time in the workshop where they worked on amazing projects and are looking forward to more such amazing experiences and guidance by Mr Navdeep Singh.