Kevin Sethapun's Arch Stool Proves Less is More with Modern Design

Photos courtesy of Kevin Sethapun

Kevin Sethapun’s Arch Stool Proves Less is More with Modern Design

Clear caught up with product designer/ICFF exhibitor, Kevin Sethapun, in NYC. His refreshingly simple designs remind us that less really is more…

The Arch stool design is the re-think of traditional wooden stool making. It is very simple, clean and timeless. The muse was a luxury watch and its detail – the bezel, glass face and leather straps.

The 5 factors

PRESENTATION – the use of positive and negative space in its design make it pleasant to look at

SHADOW – the thin, defined legs cast an equally pleasant shadow giving the piece another dimension

CURVATURE – avoiding harsh corners at the joints make it easy on the eyes and easy on your curves

SEAT – saddle leather and durable stitching on the seat prep it for a long life

PRICE – simplicity keeps the price low, and an added bonus: efficient production = ecological consideration

ABOUT KEVIN SETHAPUN

Sethapun was born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand. The rich, vibrant landscapes and culture birthed his love for art.

In 2002 he moved to the United States to pursue higher education in art and design. Sethapun studied arts ranging from fine art sculpture, painting and illustration as well as product design— whatever would refine his skills.

While studying, Kevin was recruited by Nike 6.0 to design a one of a kind figurine for Nike 6.0 migration event in Portland, Oregon. In 2008 he had the opportunity to work with Titlelist, his favorite golf club manufacturer. His golf club designs were produced worldwide. In 2009, Kevin interned with world renown Swiss designer, Yves Behar on fuseproject. He has also worked on the Willy Wonka project by Nestle and, this year, Kevin’s Arch stool was exhibited at Milan furniture show and ICFF. Kevin is now working full-time at Gulfstream Aero Space designing corporate jet interior in Savannah. Talk about well rounded! Keep up with Kevin at www.sethapun.com