[Claem] - Lara Pfister, Malte Glatzel

The simple do-it-yourself shelving system

The aim is to communicate open source by means of a piece of furniture that you can build yourself and to make it accessible to a broad target group. The concept is based on a simple connection technique in which wooden boards with holes are fixed with metal clips. The [Bobi] tool guides prosumers through the process and also enables further customization and creates scope for application. Building it yourself strengthens confidence in manual skills and promotes an appreciative connection to the product. The collaborative implementation of the shelf is a formative experience of success.
Distribution takes place via a website and social media channels such as Pinterest and Instagram. Visitors can find detailed information and instructions on how to build the shelves themselves as well as an online store. The clamps as professional semi-finished products are offered as sets or add-ons to use the open source system. Step-by-step instructions help to make the shelf easy to implement. Other players in the distribution process can be neighbors or friends who share tools and skills.