Design Development 2

Development of Concept 1

I try to have another go on the design of the chair. In this design, it only consists of one part, which is then duplicated into 6 of them, and using slotting system for each other until the first part joins the sixth part. First, i did some tryouts through paper.

Paper Tryout

Then, making it on 2mm cardboard. The first image is the drawing of the templates. Then continues to the process of assembling the chair.

Templates of the Parts

First Two Parts

First Three Parts

Four Parts Joined Together

All Six Parts Joined Together

Another View of the Combined Templates

This Multifunctional Chair is designed for outdoor purposes, to give more relationship with nature, that is why it is designed quite low. As well as if the seat is taken off, the inside of the chair can be used as storage. The benefit of this design is that it is easy to assemble, and have multi purposes.

1:5 Design Concept of Multifunctional Chair

Development of Concept 2

i tried to make my 3rd concept from my week 8 Esquisse to have some curve to be more ergonomic, for two attempts. The first one failed, because i had the wrong measurements. Here are some photos of my first attempt.




On the second attempt, i tried to remeasure everything from the mistakes of my first attempt, and came up with this template. Some of the lines are to be scored, and some are to be cut.

Template of Second Attempt

Below is the final product of 1:5 chair that i tried to add curves. There are 2 parts which have the curvature : the edge of the seat, and the middle part of the seat, to create more comfortable feel of sitting. This chair consists of two parts, and these parts can be separated or joined together. If it is separated, the top part can become a freestanding sculptural form, and the bottom part can be a storage.

1:5 Design Concept of Ergonomic Chair

Week 8 - Stage Three : Design Development and Scale Models

More Research on SaloneSatellite to Take Down Some Keypoints for Chair Concepts

Some Sketches of Ideas for the Chair

CONCEPT 1

-Lounge Chair as a "Power Seat", and having full back to support the body to be more comfortable.
-Incorporate exhibitors who use ceiling as their exhibition elements (eg Lighting)

Resolving Idea Through Sketches

Model Making: Cutting the pieces to assemble the chair

Detail One : Main Locking Method

Detail Two : Side Lock

1:5 Scale Model and Montage

CONCEPT 2

-Stool for reading, and "Power Seat", quick seat.
-Advantage : Can be a Storage for books, etc

Resolving Idea Through Sketches

Reinforcement Using Slotting Method

Reinforcement to be put Inside the Stool

Outer Shape of Stool and the Reinforcement

Detail of Slotting Method used for the Outer Shape of Stool

1:5 Scale Model and Montage

CONCEPT 3

-Stool, can be part of exhibition or freestanding chair to be scattered around exhibition
-Advantage : Multifunctional, can be seperated and put as a sculptural piece and storage

Resolving Idea Through Sketches

Drawing First Part of Chair Template

Drawing Second Part of Chair Template


Cutting those 2 templates on top of the Cardboard, and Assembling Them;
These two pieces can be a free standing piece or storage


The 2 Pieces will form a Chair if Stacked on Top of Each Other

1:5 Scale Model and Montage

Events and Environment Research

There are three special events in furniture design industry:
-Design Made Trade
-Salone Satellite Milan
-100% Design Tokyo

After doing some research, i have decided to choose Salone Satellite Milan, which is opened publicly to design students, so it will be a good opportunity for those who are still studying and wanted to exhibit their works.

Esquisse 4

This is the last esquisse that requires us form a group of 2 or 3, and make a chair that is able to sit on, even with back support. Me, Victoria, and Yunita came up with the idea of having the slotting system only to form the chair, with the chair itself to have a back support in an angle so that it will be comfortable to sit on. In class, we resolved the 1:4 prototype, then finally made it in 1:1 scale. And this is our first time having experience in the lasercut machine, which was not successful at the beginning ( some parts were burnt) but eventually it worked well.

1:4 Prototype

1:1 Final Outcome

NGV Visit and In-Depth Investigation - Verner Panton

'Be4U' Furniture Design History

Esquisse 3

Doing this esquisse needs some thought and planning to make it possible to hold 100kg with such a minimal materials allowed to use. Plus, an innovative locking system has to be used. To do this, i was using the slot and tabbing system. I combined two long cardboard which are bent to a 90 degree angle. Then, intersecting two other shorter cardboards in the middle to hold them firmly and strong.

First Step

Final Step