Famous furniture designers. That’s how. Each of our furniture items is named after a famous furniture designer. Our medium (cardboard) is a bit unconventional, so we admire these past designers who thought outside the box. Here are some examples: Adult and Kids’ Ettore Chair: Ettore Sottsass Cobb Square Table: John Cobb Jens Backdrops: Jens Risom (no, we […]
Nawi Kids and the Epic Cardboard Tradeshow Booth
Here’s how Nas from Nawi Kids got “the coolest booth at the show.” Nas ordered some furniture and a big backdrop for the ENK Children’s Club tradeshow in New York City on Oct. 19-21, 2014. FG: Hi Nas! Thanks for chatting with me. For starters, tell us a little bit about yourself. What is Nawi Kids? Nas: Nawi Kids […]
Dry-Erase U.S. Map Table
Study the States in Style At Flatgoods, we’re making useful, creative furniture while also pursuing practicality and sustainability. With this dry-erase map of the United States printed onto a kid-sized table, your kids can grow familiar with the United States early on. Maybe if I’d had this table growing up, I wouldn’t have struggled so […]
Falconboard: The Building Block of Cardboard Furniture
Environmentally Responsible Corrugate Is How We Roll. When I tell people that we make furniture out of cardboard, the typical response is a skeptical eyebrow. Sure, it sounds crazy at first, but with an awesome material like Falconboard, we can take cardboard to a whole new level. This is the material we use for all our “Flatgoodies.” […]
A Cut Above The Rest: Designing With Flatgoods
Deksia, a brand strategy firm based in Grand Rapids, was tasked with developing a tradeshow booth for one of their clients, Chop. With the budget provided, creative director Josh Ryther and senior designer Jeremiah Elbel would normally have been limited in their production options for the tree service company. Fortunately, Flatgoods’ low-cost, high quality service allowed […]
Sustainable Business Is Better Business
Sustainability in business practices has become increasingly important to consumers in recent years. As the public becomes more informed regarding the environmental impact of manufacturing, many are making a greater effort to support companies that employ environmentally conscious practices. At Flatgoods, utilizing a sustainable business model is at the core of what we believe. Below […]
Works of Art, in No Time Flat.
Flatgoods customizable furniture used in student art fundraiser Products made by Flatgoods, a Deksia client that creates eco-friendly, affordable, and completely customizable cardboard furniture, were showcased last weekend at an event benefiting art education for local youth. HURRAH!, an annual fundraiser hosted by the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation and Alumni Association, was held Saturday, March 22 […]