I started my sketch design phase by drawing the purchased chair and noting all its positive redeemable features as well as its flaws. This helped me distinguish what aspects needed improving, rejecting and reinterpretation in the re-design. I then started drawing any curves evident in the purchased chair exploring how they could inform features of the new design ie. arm rests, curved legs and backrest. Considering the base was in good condition i decided to leave it as is and focus on the 'curve' feature for the shell of the chair. By tracing the existing profile of the chair with bent tubular steel i am reinterpreting the original style of the chair and utilising feasible workshop technology. I finally deliberated on three concepts;
1. Bent tubular steel frame with bent steel rod slats on original sled base
2. Bent tubular steel frame with timber inserts for seat and backrest on orignal sled base
3. Bent tubular steel frame with timber seat and backrest featuring pattern cut-out on original sled base
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| Quick hand sketches showing conceptual design development. |
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