Scale Models

I certainly know that i wont be using this type of cardboard again... Plus my intended slotting ideas didn't turn out the way i planned.. and if it wouldn't work with this mockup it certainly wont work for the X-board.




This turned out the way i wanted it to be, but the side slots might have to be cut more diagonally in order for this to work with the X-board. Nevertheless it is really sturdy, and i was considering reducing the side slots just in case they were unnecessary.




This one turned out the best compared to the rest. The weight distribution was good and it seemed pretty sturdy and strong. However this chair might take a lot of X-boards to produce... so i might have to reduce the side slices from 5 pieces to 3 pieces (or perhaps even 2 if it would be strong enough to hold somebody's weight). Might also increase the curvature of the base to add more rock to it.

3 chosen concepts

In the end I concluded that the concept chairs will be used in the resting/hangout/mingling areas in the exhibition. In such areas people tend to relax their feet, sit down and talk to other people, wait for friends, etc.

A few key parameters i enforced were such as: being a low chair, single seater, easy to assemble/disassemble, use the least amount of parts, and contain shapes that suit the parameters of the provided cardboard.



The first concept is supposed to be made of 3 main types of parts, while using repetition and locking to keep it stable and sturdy. The option of it being modular can also be a good thing.





The second concept was thought up to provide some degree of fun and time-killing, or to satisfy some fidgety people (there are many out there). It acts as a rocking chair, and can be used whether the person wants to rock it or not.

This chair also uses some degree of repetition and locking for stability and security.





The third concept was chosen mainly for it's minimalism and light weight. It only uses 1 piece of card, which will be folded in various easy ways and locked (hidden). I also meant for this chair to be slightly taller then the rest.

Some concepts

Research/Brainstorming

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