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Background

(Above) Steel L-angles

Assessing the environmental impact in this growing consumeristic world is becoming more important by the day. Designers need to evaluate their decisions to make products more 'greener'. Understanding the life cycle of a product helps make better and informed choices.

An engaging discussion with our faculty, we observed the simple designs within our classroom environment. This further led to a conversation around material usage.

As part of the coursework to develop a folding piece of furniture, I chose to explore the possibilities of reducing material usage without compromising the strength and subsequently economizing the manufacturing.

Scaled model
&
Concept

Sheet metal folded to form a triangular cross section that creates a hollow channel to insert the seat fabric into.

Using a fabric (canvas) for the seat and backrest to allow flexibility to support any user's contour.

Slightly trimming the folded metal 'L' to taper the legs for a subtle form.

Creating custom joinery by turning metal rods that and welding it to the legs that allow the chair to fold by a scissor mechansim.

Fabrication
to
Final product

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