workshop
stool
Research & Strategy
Physical Prototyping
*Prototyped with limited materials & tools, during COVID.
1
Research
target users
Makers who spend time sitting in a workshop, studio, or lab.
key pain points
Uncomfortable.
Lack of support for body.
Restricts movement around space.
Not adaptable to various user needs.
physical restriction & discomfort are enemies to creative work.
There is an opportunity for a workshop stool that prioritizes both comfort & mobility.
They can coexist peacefully.
While we’re at it, let’s also consider portability, durability, storability, adjustability, & affordability.
2
Ideation
how might we…
provide support without restricting the user’s movement?
support the user's body so that sitting for hours does not negatively affect them?
invite a user to sit but encourage them to get up when necessary?
3
concept Sketch
4
3d model
5
mid-RES PROTOTYPE
Material: MDF
high-res prototype
5
Full-Scale Build
