A fascination with objects and how they work led Lucas Wotawa to study industrial design at Massey in Wellington. Upon completion of his studies, he undertook an internship with one of New Zealand's most established designers Jaime McLellan. He currently works in the props department for The Hobbit movie for Peter Jackson.

Focusing on understanding the life-cycle of a product and how some furniture pieces can date quickly, Wotawa created the 'Self Taut' collection of stools. The upholstery can be changed quickly and easily through the use of an embroidery hoop and clamping fixture. This allows an unlimited opportunity for the owner to personalise the stools with their favourite t-shirt or fabric and the stools can constantly adapt with the domestic space which they're in.

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