Design Fundamentals: An Introduction to Furniture Design

Typologies, Dimensions, and Proportions 2

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

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Audio: English

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About the video: Typologies, Dimensions, and Proportions 2

Overview

“Now, let's focus on dimensions and proportions. We will show you the basic dimensions of a chair and explain what to consider when deciding on the measurements, as this depends on the typology and use of the chair. ”

In this video lesson Lorenz+Kaz addresses the topic: Typologies, Dimensions, and Proportions 2, 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

“So we want to start with the seat height. Usually the seat height ranges between 450 and now because people are getting taller and taller, even 470 millimeters. So in this section, all the dimensions we are talking about are in millimeters. So as I said, seating height is around about usually 450 millimeters, 460 millimeters measured from the ground to the tip of the front leg. Also because we have a bit of an angle of the seat, so the measurement in the back might be slightly different, but we want to have 450 in the front. We want to talk also like about the measurement of the back height...”

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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.