Design and Conceptualization of a Chair
Before we begin - What is a chair?
A course by Christian Vivanco , Industrial Designer
Joined April 2009
About the video: Before we begin - What is a chair?
Overview
“What is a chair? How can we define it? In this lesson you will learn about the history of the most famous piece of furniture in history, its origins and how it has evolved hand in hand with humanity. ”
In this video lesson Christian Vivanco addresses the topic: Before we begin - What is a chair?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Design and Conceptualization of a Chair. Learn the secrets behind the design of a functional and aesthetically pleasing chair.
Partial transcription of the video
“Before we begin What is a chair? We all use chairs throughout our day, However, could you say you know her? Have you observed it in detail? I will share with you some of the great classics they have defined their identity. Accompany me. Humans sit and, many times, in chairs. The chairs are fascinating. They are everywhere we go with infinite variations. These variations have a meaning and, as a cultural symbol of the West, a chair has a social and cultural meaning. Chairs can define a lifestyle, emotion, comfort, even aspirations. The spaces we inhabit are defined by the chairs in them. The...”
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Course summary for: Design and Conceptualization of a Chair
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Areas
Furniture Design & Making, Industrial Design, Product Design
Christian Vivanco
A course by Christian Vivanco
Christian Vivanco is an Industrial Designer specialized in furniture and lighting design and his work has been exhibited in the most important design capitals of the world, such as the Salone del Mobile in Milan, Maison & Objet in Paris, I.C.F.F. in New York, Tokyo Design Week, and the London Design Museum, among others.
During his 10-year professional career, he has had the opportunity to participate in projects in Colombia, Chile, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, and the United States.
In 2018 he was invited by WeWork to curate and design the furniture used in their offices in Mexico and Latin America, and had the opportunity to design pieces of furniture that today are used in more than 40 buildings in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Chile, and Costa Rica.
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