zigzag pleats shelf by shinya oguchi folds up to minimize volume

pleats is a shelf made of cardboard. despite having a thickness of 0.7mm, thanks to the accordion fold structure, it is possible to carry heavy objects such as thick art books and heavy objects. the unique structure folds up to minimize the volume allowing it to be stored in smaller spaces. after opening the package, it can be stretched and extended to a depth of around 300mm. the zigzag shape which is available in three colors, gray, dark gray and blue is not only the structure but also the joining part.

project name: pleats

project by: shinya oguchi

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