dear designboom reader,

inflatable structures create an alluring visual that captivates with the viewers’ imagination. at the manchester international festival, yayoi kusama presents a technicolor wonderland with some of her iconic air-filled pieces, such as the glowing tentacles and polka-dots spheres. wonder is also a prevalent theme in florentijn hofman’s famous floating yellow rubber duck in hong kong, which made a comeback a decade later with an identical inflatable twin.

these air-infused structures can also help enhance the depth and vibrancy of a space. in south korea, designer cyril lancelin brings to life cushiony waterfall arches that meander through the hyundai department store in daegu, reminiscent of an inflatable playground. the playful atmosphere continues with the dynamic yellow installation by the art collective penique productions in barcelona, a seemingly breathing inflatable that envelops the semi-open atrium of llanterna de l’auditori.

thanks for reading!

matthew burgos | editor