The open-source movement finds its origins in software, with Mozilla Firefox being one of the most prominent examples of a platform developed using this model. Taking this field one step further, beyond its digital beginnings, Mozilla Japan has now embraced these alternative applications in the realms of architecture and furniture design. The company enlisted the assistance of Japanese design firm NOSIGNER to design the ground floor of its new Mozilla Factory Space in Tokyo.

The furniture for the space was devised using common products such as plastic pallets, so to facilitate the creation of a series of designs that are not only inexpensive to make, but also easy to recreate. Once the furnishings for the space were created, all of the drawings were uploaded to the internet for others to access. Some of the designs available online include a raised floor made from plastic pallets, a planter crafted from plastic containers and corner modules hewn from single plates of steel. NOSIGNER has completed a great deal of research into the merits and potential applications of collective and open-source design. Download the furniture details and drawings here to spruce up your own studio.