Viola

Product design

Bedroom concept for Unikulma

Design brief to make a headboard and accessories from given materials.

This project was done as a team with my fellow Aalto MA classmate Roosa Harju.

In our Unikulma design project, we aimed to address the challenge of low headboard sales (20% of customers). Targeting both the existing and a younger customer base, the Viola product family offers customizable elements like headboards, nightstands, and lamps.

Key features include a durable MDF headboard with HVL veneer, which is made with CNC that gives the customer a lot flexibility. The design uses only eco-friendly materials like hemp for pillowcases, and Sulapac’s bioplastic with waste wood fiber for lamp shades.

Viola reflects Unikulma’s values through thoughtful material selection and the flexibility to create unique combinations for diverse homes.