Context

Assignment given by my instrustor at SFSU.

Tools

▪︎ Fusion 360

▪︎ Procreate

▪︎ Adobe

▪︎ CNC

▪︎ Laser Cutting

▪︎ 3D Priting

Project Outline

▪︎ Research

▪︎ Ideation

▪︎ CAD

▪︎ Prototyping

▪︎ Product Viz

▪︎ CMF

Brief

Design a chair prototype using but not limited to 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC machining.  

Role

▪︎ Industrial Design

Industry

▪︎ Furniture

QUALITATIVE FINDINGS

User Research

Participants: 5

Ojective: To understand ergonomic preferences and consumer habits.

Methodology: In person questionaire.

Key findings

▪︎ Individual comfort levels differed due to variations in their back sizes.

▪︎ 4/5 participants felt more comfortable in a chairs with upholstery.

▪︎ Individuals are inclined to buy chairs that exhibit both practical functionality and visual appeal.

    Rsearch Sythesis:
    Design a chair that combines
    comfort, modularularity, and visually appeal.

    VISUAL RESEARCH

    Moodboard

    VISUAL THINKING

    IDEATION

    Modeling

    3D Cad

    Modeled and acquired toolpath in Fusion 360.

    Manufacturing

    Prototyping

    13% scale model using single sheet of plywood.

    BUILD IT!

    Cutting and Assembly

    Operating a 3 axis CNC machine + various power tools.

    IRL

    Final Design

    Special thanks to Robb Godshaw, Ida Lajevardi & Eduardo Flores!