Design and Conceptualization of a Chair
9 dimensions and 33 tips to design a good chair
A course by Christian Vivanco , Industrial Designer
Joined April 2009
About the video: 9 dimensions and 33 tips to design a good chair
Overview
“The chair is one of the pieces of furniture with which we interact in the most intimate and profound way. Our body can tell us right away if a chair is comfortable or not; In this class I will share with you tips and on the key dimensions so as not to fail when designing a chair. Just as important as knowing how to use the appropriate measures, it is, knowing the different structures that you can use to design it. In this lesson you will learn what cantilever means, the difference between four or three legs, and many more tips! ”
In this video lesson Christian Vivanco addresses the topic: 9 dimensions and 33 tips to design a good 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
“09 dimensions and 33 tips to design a good chair In this lesson I will share some tips on the most important dimensions to design it. Accompany me. "No two people are alike, and to achieve the perfect chair we would have to create a chair for each of us. Obviously that would be crazy, And assume we can design a chair that works for everyone, too. There are many specific and detailed dimensions, composite, where curves, angles, surfaces, materials, structures and construction play a dynamic and key role in design success. There are also some key measures that can help you design a suitable c...”
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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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