That One Chair
The beauty of Clutter
We all have THAT ONE CHAIR that ends up being the catch-all for our unworn clothes. This design is meant to take that funny habit and transform it into something beautiful and functional. This object encourages users to upholster it with their own unique styles. The more they partake in the bad habit of not putting clothes away the comfier the chair becomes.
As you change so will it
Furniture and fashion are both forms of personal expression. This chair brings the two together, giving you the freedom to dress it in a style that feels uniquely yours. Through your choice of materials, colors, and accessories, the chair can take on a completely different character from one owner to the next—reflecting the individuality of the person who lives with it.
Creating that one chair
UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM
The clothes left on a chair are not dirty; they are just simply not ready to be put away. These clothes may have been worn but can easily be worn again, or they may be outfits set aside for another day. Putting them away creates an unnecessary extra step, so users end up sacrificing their seating for a convenient place to drop them.
The ideal solution should embrace this behavior without sacrificing seating. The ideal chair should require minimal effort by users to drop off clothes, keeping clothes naturally draped rather than bunched up to avoid wrinkles, fit comfortably within the limited space of a bedroom, and keep garments visible, accessible, and ready to wear when the user needs them again.
On Top
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A Place to sit
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Clothes stay fresh
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Fits in a small room
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Aasily accessible
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Low effort
Below
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A Place to sit
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Clothes stay fresh
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Fits in a small room
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Aasily accessible
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Low effort
Above
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A Place to sit
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Clothes stay fresh
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Fits in a small room
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Aasily accessible
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Low effort
Around
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A Place to sit
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Clothes stay fresh
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Fits in a small room
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Aasily accessible
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Low effort
VIEWING ALL ANGLES
Creating over 60 small mock-ups allowed me to quickly ideate a variety of ideas. Visually exploring each design from all angles.
REFINING WHAT WORKS
Sketching allowed me to explore the options and the small details, creating clear communication of final materials and design choices.
TESTING FULL SCALE
Building in Scale allowed me to not only experience each design decision in its final dimensions but also test the strength, comfort, and success of the design before committing to the higher-cost final prototype.
