Concept Evaluation

Here,  I evaluated my chosen design plotting out desired outcomes moving into concept refinement

1:1 Scale Exploration

Here we explored our intended design against the measurements of a real life chair.

 side view

 Left: Desired Chair         Right: Reference Chair

 Front view measurements

This study will give me a better idea in size what I will be working with and will help me gauge the size constraints my proto type is to work within

Form Exploration Model, Welding Training

 I undertook welding training in order to prepare me for my final prototype with shocking results.

 I am a shit welder!

Though the model was not to scale I learned how to bend rod and use the Mig Welder... not properly though

Concept Development

Here, I explored the dominant form of the chair seeing that the side profile adds the most character to a chair visually, I focused on capturing the right elements within the side profiles

Return Brief

My design intent is to create  a simple modern yet sustainable cafe chair that evokes a petite look adding my own flare of design through defying normal perceptions of a chair.

The chair is designed for mass produce, with its primary role being for outdoor use. As a result the chair will utilize simple steel tubes and mesh cushioning whilst also being within the design constraints of a 500 cubed box.

 

 It would also be ideal for my design to be ergonomic and promote good posture.

Chosen Concepts

 

 

Concept Generation

10 Pages of Concept Generation