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Chair
design
The chair design project challenges us to develop a chair concept that considers aesthetic quality, innovative functionality, and ergonomic measurements.
Project Goals:
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Develop sketches and ideas after gathering inspiration
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Use Solidworks or other computer modeling program to develop form
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3D print a model of a ratio 1:5 to true size
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Construct a realistic and ergonomically accurate person given user demographics; includes moveable joints and limbs. Made from polystyrene that is lazer cut and assembled with joints.
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Render final images on Keyshot
A modern solution to versatile furniture
FLIP
IDEATION
PROCESS
Inspiration
I was drawn to chairs that had a cohesive and curved design that connected all parts of the chair.
Design idea
Instead of simply developing a chair that fits the purpose of a seat, I planned to make it multi-functioning. Giving my chair the ability to convert into a table would pose some design challenges, but this solution might be ideal for those in need of versatile solutions, perhaps for patio furniture.
sketches
possible additions
storyboard-
user interaction
To consider the ergonomics of the demographic, I found average dimensions of an adult relating to sitting in a chair. I created a human form at the given ratio so it would fit the chair at the same ratio.
1:5 ratio to
actual size
After researching to get the most accurate measurements, I created each limb/part on adobe illustrator. I then used a lazer cutter to cut polystyrene plastic which I would assemble together as one small human form.
Considering Ergonomic Accuracy
Development &
Construction
Solidworks
Modeling
After gathering the appropriate dimensions for an accurate 1:5 ratio chair, as well as table, I used the 3D modeling program to form the ideal shape.
3D Printing
From Solidworks, I used 3D printing to bring my chair to life. In the program, I kept it scaled 1:5 so it would accurately represented with my human model.
Renderings and Visual COncept
FLIP
The multi-functional concept
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