Humour Everywhere

In this time of economical uncertanty I have noticed that a sense of humour is constantly appearing as a common topic amongst the new wave of designers. A tendency of particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusment in each of the pieces that they create.

According to Wikipedia Humour occurs when:

+ An alternative (or surprising) shift in perception or answer is given that still shows relevance and can explain a situation.

+ Sudden relief occurs from a tense situation. "Humourific" as formerly applied in comedy referred to the interpretation of the sublime and the ridiculous, a relation also known as bathos. In this context, humour is often a subjective experience as it depends on a special mood or perspective from its audience to be effective.

+ Two ideas or things are juxtaposed that are very distant in meaning emotionally or conceptually, that is, having a significant incongruity.

+ We laugh at something that points out another's errors, lack of intelligence, or unfortunate circumstances; granting a sense of superiority.

These are some pieces that will help you keep positive in difficult situations. An accent piece such as one of these are sure to inject a little fun into anyone's home.

Tokujin Yoshioka Bouquet Chairs

Trent Jansen
Pregnant Chair
Moooi

Farm Project
Studio Job

Two Timer
Industrial Facility - Established & Sons



Outraged Identity
Barnaba Fornasetti

Trophy Hanger
Phil Cuttance

Fashion Architecture Taste
Bust of Hercules cast in foam rubber

Patricia Urquiola
Tea Set

David Pompa
Surreal Minimalism

Blaue Blume Teacup
Woodson & Rummerfield's House of Design

Maxim Velcovsky
Ornament & Crime
Bust of Lenin with Delft

Jonathan Adler
Peace Hand

Jaime Hayon
The Fantasy Collection

Maxim Velcovsky
Plate Colection
Ceramics at Mint

Jaime Hayon
The Green Chicken

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