DOT-LINE: Sculptural Furniture for Inspired Living

Jannet Loumi ’25 MFA (industrial design) brought together play and calm in creative spaces with “DOT-LINE.” The sculptural furniture was designed for Loumi’s thesis research project.

“DOT-LINE” is a sculptural furniture collection that sits between sculpture and function, designed to bring small moments of delight and calm into creative workplaces and homes.

The sculptural furniture set has three pieces. The Timer/Lamp shifts from warm to cool light to signal the end of a break or a task. The Vertical Sofa allows people to lean and gently rock while standing, which is a healthier alternative to long hours of sitting. The Hugger pairs a soft, torus-shaped cushion with a bouncy central rod and rotating handles. Drawing on art history and emotional design, each sculptural furniture piece invites people to move, pause, and bring their own meaning to it.

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Rendering by Jannet Loumi

The Hugger piece in the sculptural furniture collection, designed by Jannet Loumi for the RIT industrial design MFA program's thesis project.

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Rendering by Jannet Loumi

The Vertical Sofa designed by RIT industrial designer Jannet Loumi presents users with a healthier alternative to sitting for long periods.

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Photo courtesy of Jannet Loumi

A full-scale prototype of RIT industrial designer Jannet Loumi's Hugger piece, part of the "DOT-LINE" sculptural furniture collection.