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I made small scale models by hand using balsa wood, pine dowels, modelling foam, double sided tape and PVA glue. Each model above fulfils the brief of housing a soft cushion inside an external timber structure.
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The above scale models were selected for their elegant and minimal fulfilment of the brief. They became the reference point for full size mockups.
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Above are a couple of the full scale mockups that I made from corrugated cardboard. They were quickly constructed and assessed multiple times to improve their ergonomic performance and proportions.
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Revisions:
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Below is a process video of how I made this stool: