Overview
Overview
Intent
Intent
Design a porch chair that facilitates getting fresh air while being able to talk, read or relax, with breathability, classic, and functional design as priorities.
Design a porch chair that facilitates getting fresh air while being able to talk, read or relax, with breathability, classic, and functional design as priorities.
Outcome
Outcome
Utilized natural and weather resistant materials that suit the intended outdoor environment
Supported the weight of the 110th-95th percentile (110 - 263lbs)
Comfortable for seating (2+ hours)
Utilized natural and weather resistant materials that suit the intended outdoor environment
Supported the weight of the 110th-95th percentile (110 - 263lbs)
Comfortable for seating (2+ hours)
Process
Process
Form Development
Form Development
Sketches and quick models guided the refinement of the overall form and proportions. Side profile studies further defined key details — such as the leg’s radius and chamfer — to establish a cohesive visual language.
Sketches and quick models guided the refinement of the overall form and proportions. Side profile studies further defined key details — such as the leg’s radius and chamfer — to establish a cohesive visual language.
Material Selection
Material Selection
Materials and finishes were selected to complement typical porch furniture, emphasizing breathability, comfort, and weather resistance for outdoor use.
Materials and finishes were selected to complement typical porch furniture, emphasizing breathability, comfort, and weather resistance for outdoor use.
Manufacturing Considerations
Manufacturing
Considerations balanced material durability, ease of production, and cost efficiency. I developed an unconventional adhesion method for the cane webbing — using an inner and outer frame to create an upholstery-like appearance.
Considerations balanced material durability, ease of production, and cost efficiency. I developed an unconventional adhesion method for the cane webbing — using an inner and outer frame to create an upholstery-like appearance.
Full Scale Prototyping
Full Scale Prototyping
Full-scale prototyping allowed a clear visualization of how proportions and dimensions worked together at true scale.
Full-scale prototyping allowed a clear visualization of how proportions and dimensions worked together at true scale.
Outcome
Outcome
Product Description
Product Description
Elevated Porch Seating
A blend of soft maple and smooth cane webbing for breathability and comfort. Its cantilevered back and angled design offer the perfect lounging posture, while high-arching armrests invite relaxed reading.
Elevated Porch Seating
A blend of soft maple and smooth cane webbing for breathability and comfort. Its cantilevered back and angled design offer the perfect lounging posture, while high-arching armrests invite relaxed reading.
