testing out the 1:4 scale
"understanding form"
‘Take a seat’ aims to teach how to use minimal material effectively to create a structure that will support the weight of one person. In groups of two people, design a chair using sketch, scale mock-up and then work to produce a 1:1 outcome.
Using only cardboard, create a:
• 'structural' system that is strengthened under load
• provide a seat and possibly a back support
• works within standard seating proportions
Sissy and I started off brainstorming possible ideas through making small paper 1:5 scale models. We decided to keep the outcome of the chair simple and clean for our aim was to use minimal amount of material as possible. After numerous ideas, we decided to go ahead with simple slit and slot mechanism. Fortunately Sissy had a tv cardboard box available from her garage. Before proceeding onto the final chair, we tested out the design with a 1:4 scale model. With couple of paper cuts here and there on our fingers, it turned out great.
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