This design was inspired by the similarities between the spine and Bamboo.
The complexity of the tough but flexible articulated structures and the stem shape.
Apart from the abovementioned physical features, we aimed to depict the metaphorical parallelism between our spine and the Bamboo plant: a strong foundation is key. When Bamboo is planted, it starts by growing only its roots, and it does so for seven years. Afterward, it can rapidly reach 32 meters in height. And because its strength comes from the roots, even if you cut it out it will keep on growing.
Bamboo’s ability to stand straight beside its great height is due to its huge flexibility, which enables it to easily adapt to the existing conditions.
Like Bamboo, personal growth arises from the patience of cultivating our inner life as a strong foundation, as well as being flexible enough to adapt to the everchanging world around us.
‘I am I and my Circumstances: Neither Biologism nor Rationalism’
_José Ortega y Gasset
With all of the abovementioned in mind, we created a minimal abstraction, which is based on the concepts of repetition and versatility.