PROJECT 3b: OBJECTS CONNECTION: A ComforTABLE CHAIR

Frankly I am quite excited for this project as in group of 3, we are required to produce a structural model of a wooden L-shape seating object that combines a table and chair(s) (students are free to design and decide the form of each chair/sofa/table/desk)

Besides,it is a competition.

The lecturers will select the best to be produced in real life and be placed near our school pond-waterfall which is now under construction.

For aesthetic factors, 

we should also consider the function of the furniture as an outdoor comfortable resting spot for HBP community.

 The theme of that seating object is ‘UNITY’,

 but each group is free to choose their specific concept that is relevant to the stipulated theme. 

Objective:

§  To improve students’ ability in applying suitable elements and principles of design in producing a functional structure.

§  To expose the students to the challenges of designing a small structure that is a result of a connection or combination of two or more objects.

§  To improve students’ skills in developing and communicating the ideas through conceptual scale model making.

§  To enhance students’ ability in designing a creative form of object and space with the understanding of human physiology, ergonomic and comfort factors based on basic technical knowledge

For the base,we used foam board.

To beautify it,we used paper mache.Painted it in orange(Acrylic paint) to make it striking and modern looking.

 Ta-daa!End product!

The main reason we designed it this way is to make it comfortable.

We named it THE FLOW.

Why?

As you can see the whole thing is in one piece.There's no ending for the curve.This also reflects the Unity theme.

The curve will also minimize the danger, allows rain water to flow down from it and thus reduce the maintenance fee.

The middle section is the coffee table.

The back rest is placed near the table because we believe the elders will sit near the coffee table and this allows them to get the things on the table easily.

That's all.

Thank you!