Design and Construction of Wooden Furniture
Chair structure and ergonomics
A course by Danillo Faria , Furniture Designer
About the video: Chair structure and ergonomics
Overview
“Now that you know a little more about my professional career and my references, I will tell you what we will be doing in this course. We will start by understanding how the structure of a chair and its ergonomics work. Afterwards, we will look for inspiration and a suitable design, respecting comfort as well as our style.”
In this video lesson Danillo Faria addresses the topic: Chair structure and ergonomics, which is part of the Domestika online course: Design and Construction of Wooden Furniture. Discover traditional woodworking techniques and create an original chair with a straw braided seat.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this class. we'll delve into the principles of ergonomics and structural design. For crafting your own chair. it's crucial to grasp fundamental measurements and angles that ensure comfort and stability. Various styles exist: three-legged stools. traditional four-legged chairs. and others. With or without arms. straight or inclined backs. chairs vary greatly. I've brought examples to discuss ergonomics and structure. highlighting the importance of design. To design a chair. you need to know what type of use it will have. A dining chair must meet specific measurements. such as a seat heigh...”
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Course summary for: Design and Construction of Wooden Furniture
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design, Woodworking
Danillo Faria
A course by Danillo Faria
Danillo Faria is curious by nature. Woodworking and furniture design allow him to explore how things work while at the same time learning more about the materials and fabrication of everyday objects.
Danillo is able to make his most ambitious ideas a reality thanks to his love of wood. In 2015, after winning the Brazilian award "Premio Salão Design," he founded his studio, Ofício Lenho, where he creates signature pieces for clients in both Brazil and the United States.
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