Final Product

Accurate dimensions and cuttings



Model assembly



Branding



Extra function



Comfortable and handy

Concept Development- on Xboard 1:3 scale

At this stage, I tried to work on the actual material of making the real prototype. It's difficult to handle the real material as I had to consider every small cut in angle cuts or straight ones.







The finished product was nearly achieved my intention. Only minor adjustments need to be made to refine the narrow seating and slotting angle.

Concept Development-1:1 scale mockup

The 1:1 scale mockup was made by a normal cardboard. I tried to maximize the seat area as making it touches all the sides of the back. The result turned out not so complete and satisfied.

Aesthetic wise, I prefer the previous mockup which has a smaller seating and more stable. The dimension was not right for this prototype, I'll need reduce the backing height, refine the locking system and overall design look.

Finalized Concept and 1:5 mockup

From the previous development, i'm working towards to make a 1:5 mock up on normal cardboard. And this is my finalized prototype on 1:5 scale. The proportion of seat is a little tall and wide. I will adjust it further to make it look slimmer and more comfortable when sitting.

The chair consists of 2 separated pieces which will be locked together as one.

The main structure of chair which formed as supported leg and the low backrest.


This piece is the seat and functions as the locking structure. This helps the back structure be held upright and sturdy.



Basically progressing from this stage, i'll be working on 1:1 scale model for the outcome of my chair.

Further Development-Stage 2

Below are sketches continue on design ideation:

Different versions of stool were explored to take its best advantage. Sketches enable me to gain better understanding of forms without making models. I was interested in different elements that give my chair a dynamic form/design. This is also a consideration required in the event.
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CONCEPT 4

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CONCEPT 5

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CONCEPT 6
Latest versions of the models I tried to make the chair out of cardboard and color paper to create pattern/texture as an add-on element/branding for the seat. I was happy with this concept which I will push it forward to making the final 1:1 model.

An accurate calculation on the chair dimensions to fit in 1800x1200mm board is required. And these aspects I'll need more development:
_ Proportion
_ Locking systems
_ Backrest support

Final Submission-Initial Concepts

CONCEPT 1
Triangular forms always create the strongest foundation, as I gave a go for further exploration on how the chair is formed by 2 opposite interlocking triangles. Image above was my first attempt of the stool.

My challenge to design a chair is a lightweight, portable and comfortable seat yet still remain its aesthetic look.
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CONCEPT 2
As taken reference of my Hexagon stool design from Esquisse 4, I came up with this shape and the stool was made by using only one long piece of cardboard to fold.

Reference from the hexagon chair

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CONCEPT 3
The last concept was the most complete one as I like this chair in both its function and form. It has the backrest to provide the comfort and the structure is steady more than the first two tryouts.

The weak point of this design was having a connection point that attaches the backrest with its seat thus it becomes loose and bent over in long use.

Inspirations

Above were selected works as part of inspiration and my initial concepts were derived from. I look into different objects from lighting to seating to study the shapes, way of folding or joining, and even slotting technique as seen.