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Skates
A versatile chair designed for shared open spaces.
Duration: 14 Weeks, 2022 Fall
Category: Furniture Design, Solo Project
Industrial Design
Form Study
Prototyping
Manufacturing
User Experience Design
Project Manifesto
A versatile chair designed for shared open spaces. “Skates” refers to its special affordances to dance around different needs and environments. It has two elegant “skating blades” and a multipurpose surface. It is designed to be casually shared, easily moved, and artfully arranged into any ad-hoc working space.
Overview
Design Details
- Light color for casual vibe
- Satin white leg for a mobile visual
- Stitching with vibrant contrast
Different Usages
Normal chair, arm chair, chair with desktop, stool
Usage Environment
Open Offices
Lobby
Colorways
Design Process
Research about Flexible Work
- 74% of U.S. companies are using or plan to implement a hybrid work model.
- Major companies were moving their workforce into coworking spaces.
- Multipurpose workspaces can be adapted to meet the different specific needs that arise today.
Create a Sense of Belonging
Interactive
Comfortable
Welcoming
Enjoyable
Concept Development
Scroll horizontally to see the full process!
Final Tech Drawing
Final Structure
Model Making
Water Jet Cutting
Steel Tube Bending and Welding
Steel Sanding
Holes and Chamfer Making
Preparing J-Panel
J-Panel Cutting
Plywood Gluing
Screwing on Steel Support Sheets
Lining up Screw Holes
Installing T-nuts
Selecting Foams
Stitching Upholstery
Powder Coating
Installing Glides under Tubes
Assembly
Gallery
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Let's Connect!
shirley.lyu.xiaoya@gmail.com