Swirl
Investigating motion within the interface of chairs and the body.
Designer
Product Design, Economics, Integrated Biomechanics, CAD, Metal Work
Year: 2019. 5 weeks.
It began with an idea inspired by the boundary between the user and chair.
How can motion be reflected in design?
A product design and fabrication investigation. Swirl was constructed using wood and steel fabrication techniques. The design of the seat is a cumulation of a material investigation into plywood.
Making and Learning
Swirl starting with 1:5 scale models and refining through 1:1 rough prototypes the final form was constructed and tested along the design process.
Construction methods included steel bending, welding, and plywood milling. Followed by load testing for the design of the seat.
