SIT & STORE

I have uploaded my final design presentation with design solutions. 

Animation by Masuma Rahman

3D visualisation by Masuma Rahman

3D drawing by Masuma Rahman

Drawn by Masuma Rahman

Here is the final selection of the materials used for this furniture. for the main body, two types of wood were selected, dark walnut and light oak to blend in with the warmness of the indoor surroundings. For shelving, I have arranged glass to see through each shelf. The colour coordination's to match the outfit of the surrounding, that means the sitting area materials can be changed and the pillows can be selected from various range.

My inspiration for pyramid concept also continued from sketching to model making. Model making allows an object to be seen in real life along with its forms and constructions ideas. I used a grey board for the base to which the furniture model was placed. The white model board used for the body of the furniture along with red model papers used for the sitting and storages. Two seating arrangements made for this furniture one with one seat and the other with two seats.

My inspiration for snake concept continued from sketching to model making. By making a model I establish the real form of the furniture and its functionalities. I used steel wear to produce the actual shape of the furniture, then constructed it using model paper and toothpicks by the use of superglue and Fevicol SH. Used a whiteboard for the base to which the furniture model was placed. Toothpicks act as a shelving unit for storage. Seating arrangements made on either side of the furniture.

To maintain the right positions ergonomically it's always best to keep the angle range constant between 90 degrees to 100 for the perfect posture and backrest.  Position of a person to keep hands and legs at right angle whilst looking at the screen or even reading books at an angle of 20 degrees.  The height of the seats from ground level to be around 650mm, and table height is around 1300mm.

I have sketched some drawings in 3 dimensions to see the overall design and its functionality.  I like the outcome of this design and would like to consider and select this option for my final presentation.

This is the second idea of the pyramid concept that is similar to the first idea. Has the sitting arrangement on each corner of the front façade away from one another. The furniture has storage shelving at the top and bottom as well on the sides divided each unit with racks.

This is the first idea of the pyramid concept. The pyramid has been cut to allow the space for sitting and storing. The idea is to generate inside and arrange sitting space outside. One sitting arrangements proposed at the front of the furniture continued on the side. The main shape of the pyramid maintained.

I have developed this concept idea form the shape of ancient pyramids.  I have explored cutting the shapes and orientations of the pyramid to provide sitting space and storage area. I have designed two options to explore the possibilities of the multifunctional pyramid furniture.

I am quite happy with the design concept of this multifunctional furniture hence I would try making the model to perspectives of these fixtures and to whether choose this furniture as my final selection.

I returned my research back to nature where I then came up with the next idea. As I was walking on the park passing by the lake a snake slithered towards the bushes. The next concept idea developed to form the waving movements of snake-like an S shape. The idea began to pile up radically resulting in the concept of its shape, whilst designing aesthetically. Both end head and tail act as a seating unit whilst the middle part act as a dome of storage with some shelving units. I wanted to maintain the shape of the snake hence moulded the shape in a way that appeals as a piece of furniture without having to destroy the form.

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