Hush Pod: A Cozy Private Retreat for Public Spaces

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A place to hide, a warm cocoon, a biodegradable space, a felt pod… Hush is all of these things and more. Designed by University of Brighton graduate Freyja Sewell, Hush is a snuggly pod that offers a quiet place to hide and escape. Hand-sewn from biodegradable local grey felt, this object-space is a private micro retreat that can be set up practically anywhere.

Recycling / Compost,Green Resources,Green Products,Green Materials,green Interiors,Green Design Events,green furniture,sheep wool,biodegradable felt,felt cocoon,new designers 2011,british design,brighton university,private space,public space

In a world with an increasingly virtual connection between humans, where the majority of us have a public online profile, with CCTV cameras everywhere and new social networks sprouting all the time, it is nice – and healthy – to sometimes withdraw from it all. Spotted by Inhabitat at the latest New Designers Show in London, Hush offers a quiet, dark, soft, and natural place to take a break from the stresses of daily life and other people.

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14 Comments

Denise Morris March 24, 2013 at 4:36 am

How much do these cost? Are they waterproof? Who sells them in the US?
bsme1995 January 18, 2013 at 5:53 pm

How do I get one?!?!?
Ana Lisa Alperovich January 9, 2013 at 3:12 pm

Thanks for all the comments, you can get in touch with the designer-maker at freyja@freyjasewell.co.uk or cat@freyjasewell.co.uk
http://www.freyjasewell.co.uk/
216stitches December 24, 2012 at 3:10 pm

Shut up and take my money!
Kimmo Hokkanen December 13, 2012 at 4:05 am

For those wanting to buy one, check the crowdfunding for making a commercial product of the design here: http://www.rockthepost.com/posts/view/1436/HUSH-from-prototype-to-product
Kathy Coady January 30, 2012 at 11:45 am

I am interested in purchasing a felt pod. How much are they and can it be shipped to the US? What is the lead time to receive one?
mishogool November 25, 2011 at 8:33 pm

How much?
Where can I buy?
If anyone knows please write me at email mishogool@abv.bg
Anavi October 1, 2011 at 2:12 am

If anyone knows where to get this PLEASE email me at imuchacha@yahoo.com. I really could use this for the crazy long hours at several airports 2 weeks from now!
forma-techqld@bigpond.com September 2, 2011 at 7:31 am

Please let me know where these are available
Thanks Diane
artires August 10, 2011 at 10:36 am

How much?
Where can I buy?
If anyone knows please write to box1410@yandex.ru
bubble July 31, 2011 at 11:48 am

this is awesome!! I want one!!
chrissmith181 July 30, 2011 at 12:20 pm

I love this design! As a graduate student I would love this in our college! Sometimes it’s nice to completely withdraw from everything, but to be able to seperate yuorself while still being in a public space would be great for stress!
BrodyShores July 30, 2011 at 10:44 am

Amazing IDEA! I wasn’t introduced to private retreats for public spaces until I started school at SCAD. In the hub we have two clunky, plastic lounge chairs with hoods so you can shut the rest of the world out as you take a quick cat nap between classes. They are oversized, clunky, and definetly not sustainable.
You have truly created a product that is going to do so well! I can see these in sheek office spaces, or airports!
Look forward to following your product!
dredmil78 July 27, 2011 at 9:35 am

how much is it? i want to own one !