FIRST PROTOTYPE
Once we established our idea of a creating a ‘thinking’ chair we
needed to explore how the design would encourage this. After researching various positions, from improved back posture to meditation, we found when an individual sits crossed legged, this straightens the back which enhances a part of the brain that improves concentration.
needed to explore how the design would encourage this. After researching various positions, from improved back posture to meditation, we found when an individual sits crossed legged, this straightens the back which enhances a part of the brain that improves concentration.
On our first prototype model we raised two sections to a 45
degree angle which causes the user to cross their legs while seated. Although we wanted a clear separation between where the user sits and where the legs rest, we found when trying to combine these using a simple interlocking method with the cardboard, the structure overall weakens. The structural stability is vital on the leg supports, so that the core principal of the design works. So separating the elements would allow for stronger supports on each of the essential sections.
degree angle which causes the user to cross their legs while seated. Although we wanted a clear separation between where the user sits and where the legs rest, we found when trying to combine these using a simple interlocking method with the cardboard, the structure overall weakens. The structural stability is vital on the leg supports, so that the core principal of the design works. So separating the elements would allow for stronger supports on each of the essential sections.
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