The collection includes a number of playful and functional animals that Chris and Nick had fun designing. Chris explained that it all started when Target suggested they design something “figural” or decorative, “which is not a typical starting point for a modernist.” He continues, “But I did recall that many of the midcentury Scandinavian furniture designers had also created animal figures.” Photo 5 of 15 in Deam + Dine Reveal Their Design Process Behind Modern by Dwell Magazine For Target

Deam + Dine Reveal Their Design Process Behind Modern by Dwell Magazine For Target

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The collection includes a number of playful and functional animals that Chris and Nick had fun designing. Chris explains that it all started when Target suggested they design something "figural" or decorative, "which is not a typical starting point for a modernist." He continues, "But I did recall that many of the midcentury Scandinavian furniture designers had also created animal figures. I thought that was a good place to start."