Furniture. A decision as personal as any other, although many times that decision must be shared (some of the arguments that arise from it acquire a legendary profile), and at other times it needs to adapt to the available space. Personalization has always been a condition highly sought after by consumers, and with the Opendesk platform it is developed to the maximum, allowing you to download, modify and create all kinds of furniture under a CC license.
A Personal Battle with Wood
In the same way that Superman has Lex Luthor, every DIY enthusiast has their own archenemy, and for me, it's wood. In my high school there was a carpentry workshop, and I'll be honest: I passed it by pure luck. A classic case of "passion doesn't equal skill". I love wood, but I can't work with it. Fortunately, things like IKEA and CNC technology come to my rescue (even if I have to pay extra), and I must add that my house is... weird. It has more years on its shoulders than it looks, and all the modifications were the product of improvisation and necessity, rather than proper planning.
What Opendesk Offers
I imagine this story repeats in millions of homes around the globe. Furniture adapts to the space available, almost never the other way around. But instead of struggling with home plans for days, there is another option: Opendesk. Granted, the material available on Opendesk has a clear orientation toward office spaces, however, that doesn't prevent the creation of furniture that with small adjustments will look great in any living room, kitchen, or bedroom. The Opendesk proposal is that the user chooses the furniture, and gets in touch with a local manufacturer to take care of all the materials and cuts. The alternative is to download the plans, available in .dxf format, most of which are distributed under a Creative Commons Zero license (essentially, public domain).
Even if you don't own a CNC system, there is always the possibility to edit the files and take the result to a manufacturer on your own. Opendesk is a starting point, a solid reference from which you can evaluate your needs, choose the aesthetics, and finally materialize that dream furniture. It's logical to assume that those with long experience working with wood will not see great appeal in Opendesk, unless they wish to share their own designs easily.
