Manufacturing continued.

I have revised how my chair would be made, it will consist of 2 main struts for the legs and back, with supports in between.

On the right I have shown how the foam is level with the frame work, i feel this will give the product more definition when upholstered, and create a more elegant look.

Manufacturing of the chair

 These are a few ways I envisage my chair to be manufactured. Its is a main frame work, covered with memory foam and upholstered, with the wood veneer on the sides.

This is the process of foam moulding, I looked into this as I was unsure of how memory foam could be manufactured to fit the design of my chair.

Updated Boards

From feed back i have added the renders of my chair to show off the whole chair in one board.

I needed to gain a focus for this board, so I have taken the beauty shots and transferred to the other board. I have enlarged the scale picture to make this the focus! 

Planning

This is my planning sheet for my final boards, I came to my designs quite quickly so only have one sheet to show. The top right is my 'beauty' board, to show off the best of my product. The bottom right is my board to explain the materials and show all angles of my chair, I have also showed my chair in use though a silhouette. 

Final Boards

This is my first final board, due to the restrictions on up loading it isn't as high quality as I would like. But I have the file on my laptop if needed to be printed the file is capable.

Final board 2, is more of a descriptive board. It shows the cover and the side material to give an idea of what it would look like in real life. I have a picture of the chair in use to give an understanding of the scale of the product.

Chair Dimentions

I have included approximate dimensions to help create a sense of scale to the chair.

Chair in Use.

This is my chair in use, the model is relaxed and sitting comfortably.

The chair is a slightly larger than traditional ones, but this will aid the comfort of the product.

Final Chair Render

This i s my final chair design. I have rendered it on Maya, and put a soft fabric texture on to the seat/cushioning to help the feeling of comfort come across.  The solidness of the chair also aims to make the chair feel safe and sturdy. The backrest is curved to fit to shape of the back to aid comfort for the user. The Side material is a wood texture creating a contrast to the soft padding.

I feel that the design works from all angles, creating a form that represents what I wanted for the design.

The size and stature of the chair hopefully will give the user a sense of comfort and ownership of the chair, by not allowing others to sit in it.

The thickness of the chair from the side view aims to create the look and feeling of comfort. The back leg follows on from the back rest to create a long streamlined form.

Foam model

Model no1

This foam model has helped me to visualise what in real life my design will look like. The back leg is still a problem as it still doesn't fit in with my design. 

The back rest is curved to provide comfort for the user.

Model No2

I have experimented with the height and width of my second model.

I feel that the taller chair works better as a chair than the shorter one. As the shorter looks more like an arm/sofa type chair.

I have been exploring the leg shape of my chair, but haven't come across any solutions, that fit my comfort theme. I have tried to create a shorter chair which for fills my theme. 

The metal strip legs I have experimented with have not worked but I feel the sketch on the right with the solid legs is a way forward.

I have quickly experimented with a rocker chair as this may evoke a feeling of comfort and memory's of Grampa's old chair.

Still experimenting with the back rest and the legs. I think a solid back and legs would evoke the feeling of comfort.

I have now established the form of the legs, a solid front to them will provide a stable platform for the chair.

The sketch on the left, I feel is a right step towards my goal of a chair that screams comfort. The slight curve in the back rest looks as though its been worn in for you. The side panels of wood veneer add a modern touch to the chair. 

And so the excitement of the sketch work is almost over!

Vetro Rocker Chair

http://www.homedit.com/modern-vetro-rocker-chair/







The Vetro rocker convays the comfort and the memories that i wish my chair to have. The clear acrylic legs also creates the arms, it also makes the chair resemble an old comfy armchair.

Sketches and development

                                       

I have looked into adding a suspension like feel to my chair. This would give the chair a sinking into feeling which you get with a big comfy arm chair, but these designs don't convay the look of comfort.

                                       

I have started to style the chair more on an arm chair, the thick padding of the seat will give a look and feel of comfort for the user.

This design I have come to resembles a arm chair with the thick padding and leather cover. I have added a side panel of a wood veneer to add a homely feel to the side view.

From my feedback, I am going to explore a shorter stockier chair. 

Knitted- material

Vast amout of item/products/art work can be made from knitted material. It give me a sence of a warm winter jumper or scarf holding you close to keep you warm.

http://www.modernchairdesign.com/modern-chair/unique-chair-with-a-beautiful-style-design-brent-cordner-and-dave-kral/

I feel the knitted texture of the seats will give a look of comfort as well as feel of comfort.

Chair Specification, Sketches.

Studio chair spec's.

I started looking at one piece chairs, as manufacturing costs would be dramatically reduced, but these options/design didn't convay the comfort I am looking for.

Direction so far.

I feel from my research that I want to focus on comfort, for the theme of my chair. I feel this will envoke memories of relations eg. Grandad's old comfy arm chair.

I found these images helpful as they create a homely vibe. soft textures, and soft tones add to the comfort of an object/room.

Comfort- sink into the chair.

I have looked at creating designs which the user can sink into it, to help provide comfort.

I have later found a current chair which uses these principles.

http://www.modernchairdesign.com/category/unique-chair/


The designer William Lee, has created a chair which uses the sink into method, the users shape defines the chairs shape whilst in use. The simple structure is transformed into a fluid shape whilst in use. The name 'Conform' fits what the chair does, it conforms to the users shape.