Design and Conceptualization of a Chair
Study the typology of the chair
A course by Christian Vivanco , Industrial Designer
Joined April 2009
About the video: Study the typology of the chair
Overview
“In this lesson you will learn how to understand the type of chair you will design, and the importance of taking the time to research references and study the great classics of design. I will share experiences with you about how much it has helped me to understand that nobody invents the black thread. ”
In this video lesson Christian Vivanco addresses the topic: Study the typology of the 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
“Study the typology of the chair Now we will talk about how to understand the type of chair that you will design and how important it is to research the references around it. Let us begin. I will share experiences about how much it has helped me understanding that no one invents the black thread. If we talk about lounge chairs, we have to talk of the Lounge Chair 670, by Charles and Ray Eames. An attribute that interests me a lot about this rest chair is how the Eames were among the first to divide the backing into two sections, generating two different angles that provide a much more comfor...”
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Course summary for: Design and Conceptualization of a Chair
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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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