Softwall
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| Designer | Stephanie Forsythe and Todd MacAllen |
|---|---|
| Date | 2003 |
| Materials | paper or nonwoven polyethylene textile, magnets |
| Style / tradition | Modern |
| Sold by | molo (Canada) |
| Height | 6–10 ft (1.8–3.0 m) |
| Width | 15 ft (4.6 m) |
| Depth | 9–18 in (23–46 cm) |
softwall is a flexible room divider designed by Stephanie Forsythe and Todd MacAllen of molo.[1] Made from paper or nonwoven polyethylene, the walls use a structured honeycomb geometry to bend, curve, expand and contract.[2] The honeycomb structure also provides acoustic absorption.[3] Part of a modular system, each softwall can connect to another by magnetic end panels. The walls have been used to create booths for trade fairs, pop-up retail, sculptural art installations, backdrops for performances, as well as to divide space in living and working environments.[4][5]
In 2003, softwall was welcomed into the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection.[6] Two years later, it was presented with the INDEX Award for Design to Improve Life.[7]