OMAR RASHID
UX | UI | Graphic Designer
Simpo Chair & Table
We do not often think of furniture as an integral part of our daily life. As a designer, the process of creating something both functional and aesthetically pleasing allows me to explore new and exciting ways to enhance how people view their furniture and decor. As more people begin to move into smaller homes such as condos and apartments, there is a need to design furniture that not only looks and feels sturdy, but also can be moved easily without any issues or additional people.
Problem:
Process
How do we challenge the traditional ideal of the '' bulky and hard to move'' chair/sofa? First, we had to understand the physics of building something using architectural insights and ergonomics. To improve upon the everyday chair, we had to understand why we design furniture the way we do and the different physical aspects that make it work.
Material: Cardboard
To understand more about the physical aspect about how forces are exerted on chairs or tables, I challeneged my self to create a chair from cardboard. The cardboard showed me different limitations and made me understand how through simple structures and Trials with cardboard I can understand how forces are divided on the chair to the ground
The idea was to develop simple furniture that can be mass produced and doesn't need effort to assemble , the Simpo chair is assigned from 2 sheets of wood and 1 sheet of glass or acrylic that are all laser cut and assembled easily. The Concept is very easy to use and doesn't need any other material such as glue or nails. This makes it environmentally friendly and cheaper to produce.
