Design Fundamentals: An Introduction to Furniture Design

Typologies, Dimensions, and Proportions 1

A course by Lorenz+Kaz , Furniture, Product, and Interior Design Studio

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About the video: Typologies, Dimensions, and Proportions 1

Overview

“In this lesson, we will first go over the different types of chairs, defining what the most important distinguishing features are. ”

In this video lesson Lorenz+Kaz addresses the topic: Typologies, Dimensions, and Proportions 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Design Fundamentals: An Introduction to Furniture Design. Discover the basics of furniture design and how to create unique pieces that invite comfort and style in your home..

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson, I want to show very quickly and briefly how to distinguish different chair typologies from each other. I put them as very fast sketches, almost like an archetypal on the paper, so also explaining what type of chair, what kind of material, how it's made of, just to give you, again, a very first glance how to categorize different chairs. So I just want to do some very simple and easy sketches to distinguish the different chair typologies. So we start with very simple side chairs, straight legs, straight back, and the back. So that's kind of like the beginning. As a next versio...”

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Course summary for: Design Fundamentals: An Introduction to Furniture Design

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (23)
1964 students
5 units
20 lessons (4h 31m)
3 downloads

Category
Design
Software
KeyShot, Rhino
Areas
Furniture Design & Making, Industrial Design, Product Design

Lorenz+Kaz

A course by Lorenz+Kaz

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Furniture, Product, and Interior Design Studio

Catharina Lorenz and Steffen Kaz are internationally renowned designers with a combined experience of nearly 30 years. Founders of the Lorenz + Kaz studio based in Milan, they have established themselves as experts in furniture, product, and interior design. Their illustrious career includes collaborations with esteemed companies and recognition such as the Red Dot Design Award and the DePadova Good Design Chicago Athenaeum award.

Specializing in chair design, Catharina and Steffen have crafted over 30 unique chair designs, many of which have become modern classics in the world of design furniture. Their innovative and iconic creations have been showcased at prestigious events like the Salone del Mobile in Milan and the Cologne Furniture Fair. With a strong focus on aesthetics, functionality, and cultural significance, their designs reflect a deep understanding of the impact furniture has on our daily lives.