Plyw.Stool
Furniture Design, Created 2021 in Detroit 🇺🇸
turning a sheet of plywood into a stool.
The challenge:
1:8 Paper prototype
Paper represents one standard sheet of plywood
This is all it needs
Plywood Sheet
Aluminum Bar
Wood Screws
negative space gets framed
screws are hidden on underside
connector holds struts together
間
'ma' is a concept from Japanese culture is the key design principle that influences this object's creation.
In essence, ma emphasizes the significance of what is not there, recognizing that empty spaces, pauses, and silence are just as crucial as what is present.
In the design of this object, I've embraced the idea of 'ma' by paying special attention to the spaces in and around it. The deliberate use of empty spaces, pauses, and the balance between elements was inspired by 'ma.'
This design approach not only adds a sense of harmony but also invites you to appreciate what's not immediately visible, allowing for a deeper connection with the piece.
enabled by cold form pressing
“Pre-machining, multi-stage forming and ability to form only a selected part of the component allow designs previously considered impossible or unfeasible. Form pressed components can also be equipped with inserts for fixing or electricity.” ~ upmgrada.com
Manufactured in 5 Steps
cut plywood sheet
bend and clue over mold
folding struts inward
mill aluminum parts
screw parts together
building it
