Power to the People.

Design Democracy is opening the doors to this years ICFF to anyone with a great idea. The website was founded by Detroit based design/build studio Context Furniture “to prove that mass customization is a viable alternative to mass manufacturing.” Anyone may submit a design, vote for their favorites, and chat about all things mass customized. The top designs will be prototyped and displayed at the 2008 ICFF in NYC.

Some of the highest rated designs come courtesy of LVHRD members. One of my favorites, Rocker Prototype 03 by HollerDesign, is a throwback to model plane building and grandma’s rocking chair all rolled into one. John Truex takes the lead in the storage category with his beautifully simple Crease Shelves. Six shelves in my favorite color out of one sheet of steel!

Head over to Design Democracy and vote for your favorites. Unlike your vote in New York, it will be counted correctly.