2019
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Jalou is a slim, elegant console that simplifies everyday life by concealing cables and small objects. Since it can be mounted on the wall, its height is adjustable, allowing it to function as either a console or a desk.
Our initial goal for this project was to bring a sense of suppleness to wood, offering a new way to interact with furniture. By hiding a layer of textile between wooden slats, we achieved the desired flexibility.
Several technical constraints required us to rethink the design multiple times. After creating eight prototypes, we arrived at the final version of Jalou.
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Console JALOU for BOLIA
with João Gonçalves
Jalou is a slim, elegant console that simplifies everyday life by concealing cables and small objects. Since it can be mounted on the wall, its height is adjustable, allowing it to function as either a console or a desk.
Our initial goal for this project was to bring a sense of suppleness to wood, offering a new way to interact with furniture. By hiding a layer of textile between wooden slats, we achieved the desired flexibility.
Several technical constraints required us to rethink the design multiple times. After creating eight prototypes, we arrived at the final version of Jalou.
Design // Clémentine Caurier & João Gonçalves
Pictures // Bolia & Clémentine Caurier
Video // Clémentine Caurier & João Gonçalves
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