197.134 Digital Design and Visualisation

Sketch Up developement

Firstly I developed the puzzle shape on sketch up.

I then developed the rearranged scenario of my design

Sketch up coloured images:

After doing some brainstorming I came up with the idea to make a puzzle shape which can be pulled apart to make a group of chairs. This is accompanied with some added features for children like board games and bright colours.

More Research

There are very many different types of chairs and they continue to be updated and renovated to include many different functions and possibilities. Through my research there was a type of chair which I found very interesting, which are chairs which can be transformed, mostly which build up to a shape or just to be more compact. This is a more recent style of chair and there are many styles which I came across.

Although I’m not sure of the technical name for them I will call them Transformable chairs:

This is a chair designed by Dedon and as you can see is transformed into to the cylinder type object on the right. This is a very simple sleek design, which is similar to their style. I find this very interesting and the design aspects are significant as each chair must fit perfectly in with the other.

http://www.chaplins.co.uk/store/images/wordpress/uploads/2010/03/dedon_obelisk_01.jpg

This is another take of this style however slightly more complex. The chair can be transformed into multiple different designs, including a sofa chair a couch with and without armrests. This is an extremely complex design and looks as if it may take some learning to know how to use it exactly

http://www.livingoops.com/other/2043/

This is another more simple design, and it takes on a chair and table, a sofa and a bed. This a great simple design. It would require a very specific fabric to be a table and also a bed but the idea is a good one.

http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/blogs/2009/06/sneaky-furniture-that-transforms-into-other-things/

This ying and yang style chair brings the connection of chairs into its own design, it is a kind of transform but more subtle. I like the simplicity of this design.

http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/2007/05/

This is another simple transforming chair, similar to the dedon obelisk above however only has 2 chairs and a table. This is an outdoor chair and is a classy design, simple again.

http://dornob.com/outdoor-obelisk-stackable-patio-furniture-designs/

This is another more recent design and can be transformed into, a couch, two chairs and also flattened out to become a bed. This takes a simple style and makes it unique, also the bright colour lightens it up even more.

http://interiordesignsense.com/tag/sofa/page/4/

This chair takes transforming to another level as it goes from a comfy couch into a bunk bed. This is something which would be ideal for a rumpus room. However this is another one which I believe to tranform it may take some learning to work out how to do it easily.

http://craziestgadgets.com/2008/04/05/sofa-converts-to-bunk-beds/

After looking into some scenarios I discovered it could be interesting to incorporate the element of creating something specifically for children. This will broaden the features I could incorporate in the concept and also supply a more specific aim in my design

Childrens Chairs

These are interesting chairs, they look comfy and great for kids, the ones at the back look like they can be moved around easily, I like this idea.

http://www.furniturestoreblog.com/2009/02/27/altra_forma_cool_kids_playroom_furniture_from_agati.html

These are realatively simple chairs but the colours are very bright and exciting, it would be enticing for young children.

http://www.thisnext.com/show/item-images/5708C03F/5CD942BD/

These are very creative chairs, they look amazing and I imagine they would be very appealing to young children.

This is a chair which also can be a fun tunnel to craw through.

http://www.thisnext.com/item/317C9E1B/05BA3EB0/Nightmare-Bench

After carrying out all this research, I would like to design something which has some features of the transforming style of furniture and also something which could be created for children with added features and entertainment aimed at children.

Different types of chairs:

Dining Chairs

This is a traditional style for a dining chair.

http://www.bonluxat.com/a/Maarten_Baas_Smoke_Dining_Chair.html

Sofa Chairs:

This is a modern take on a sofa chair, incorporating a kind of playful aspect to the chair.

http://www.diytrade.com/china/4/products/2692003/Finger_sofa_chair.html

http://www.stylehive.com/bookmark/hoffman-keller-sofa-chair-85853

Reclining Chairs:

This is the most basic style of a reclining chair and are constantly being updated and having features added.

http://www.furnitureinfashion.net/product_info.php?products_id=2694&sort=2a&page=4&osCsid=pcthyyqvu

This an example of a more modern style chair where the reclining also allows aid to help people out of their chair. Very popular for elderly people

http://northwest.inetgiant.co.uk/Blackburn/AdDetails/Rise-and-Recline-Chair/2496057

Rocking Chairs:

This is an old fashioned style rocking chair, they were first made in the 1800s and are still found in houses throughout the world today.

http://inter1or.com/antiques-for-your-bedroom/

Whereas, this is a more modern take on a rocking chair, it is a sleek simple design but still meets the basic purpose of a rocking chair

http://cocomale.com/blog/2009/05/relax-in-a-rocking-chair/

This is another modern take on a rocking chair it is a more intricate and complez than the above but again serves the basic purpose.

http://www.gearculture.com/living/varier-gravity-reclining-chair/

Outdoor Chairs

These outdoor chairs are designed with outside materials, can get wet and will dry easily. Would be primarily used for eating out side

http://www.netfurniture.co.uk/shop/35/39/index.htm

This is a more modern style of outdoor chair, which is more of a relaxing chair rather than for the purpose of eating outside. It is made of an outdoor material which dries easily.

http://www.aboutbar.com/2009/11/16/modern-rattan-patio-furniture-set/ratan-patio-furniture-barlow-tyrie/

Sunbed Chairs:

This is a traditional style sun bed, used for relaxing in the sun and reading etc. not hugely comfortable but serves the purpose.

http://www.outdoorfurnituremarket.com/outdoor-furniture-styles-and-designs

This is a more high tech recently created version of an outdoor sun-bed it involves comfort and drinking holders and you can also control the amount of body you have in the sun.

http://www.pricy-spicy.com/category/unique-luxury-furniture/page/27/

Artsy Modern Chairs:

This is a chair based around the two gender symbols and is a very modern chair, it more for decorative means rather than comfort.