2 Designers Transform The Same Walmart Lawn Chair | Custom Crafted | Architectural Digest

We gave a pair of designers with very different styles one day to completely transform the same folding lawn chair, turning one of the most familiar furniture items in the world into something more personalized and expressive. Furniture designer Alex Hsu operates with a thoughtful, playful and craft-focused philosophy while artist and furniture maker Lauren Verdugo describes her work as sculptural, functional, and sustainable. Which directions will inspiration lead our designers when they turn their eyes towards redesigning a classic outdoor furniture piece?


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0:00 Introduction
1:06 Part I - Designing
1:46 Part II - Building
11:14 Part III - Unveiling


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[H-Vox]

If this was made into a full length show I'd never miss an episode...

[Natural_]

Both of the chairs came out beautiful. I loved how honest they were too, they were made more for aesthetic then comfort. I'm amazed at how this could all be done in a day.

[sarahmalik]

The last scene of them enjoying each other’s work is so wholesome

[johan_r]

I love how they did such similar things, but ended up with such drastically different end results!

[aaakirafilm]

This was so refreshing and interesting, seeing two people passionate about what they do

[MarkyTeriyakiShorts]

My mom is a designer and every single chair in her house is impossible to sit in, but it looks amazing there interior-wise.

[thenarwhalinraybans]

Thank you to everyone that has shown our chairs and this video some love!

[ahsu]

Thanks so much for watching! Let me know if you have any questions and I'll do my best to answer them!

[karengerber]

I love how positive & respectful of each other they were.
Thank you!

[dvduadotcom]

Lauren's chair wins imo, it looks so much more comfortable and it folds perfectly. Amazing job.

[suzienothing]

It was so satisfying to see them both go through the same process at the same time, nicely edited! And i loved both results

[Sunshine-zmfx]

This video is fantastic! I loved seeing two artists interpret a project on their own and compare. I really appreciated the intelligent discussion about art and design, and the artist's personal viewpoint. This was an excellent video, and I hope you make more like this in the future.

[livinginthenow]

Both of these chairs were creative takes on the original. For me, though, I'd have to go with that gorgeous wooden beauty Lauren made. Holy chatoyance!

[neitherworld]

I love this series so much, it's so educational to see the artist's intention and technique as they make it

[camnova]

More of this content please, this is so refreshing to watch on AD

[Ntylermil]

A combo of both these approaches would be awesome. I really like Lauren's seat and armrests, and they look more comfortable to me.

I really like the look of the slats Alex made, and the saddle washers, and I think they make a really nice back.

[vickigonya]

I love how positive you guys are of one another's projects!!! Both are awesone❤

[cherieannese]

I LOVE these challenges of designers taking accessible items and making them bespoke designer pieces with thoughtful details.

Very inspirational

Thank you!!! Please make more challenges like these

[MakeSomething]

OH MY! This was so good! Totally inspired!

[TRzest]

What a pleasant way to spend a quarter-hour. Two lovely people, cool designers with great ideas, beautifully executed.