FlexSit Stool by Xiying Bao and Minghao Luo |
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| DESIGN NAME: FlexSit PRIMARY FUNCTION: Stool INSPIRATION: The design was inspired by tumbler toys, which is unstable and fun. The concept of "Motion Seating" was also injected into this stool. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: FlexSit, born to be 'unstable' OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: FlexSit appears simple, but it is packed with useful features. The ergonomic knitted top, the solid wood pillar and the bottom with a counterweight could be easily assembled through the screw threads. The seat can be adjusted in both color and height by changing different pillars and bottoms. People can easily sway and spin without falling off on FlexSit, which actively stretches the lumbar and avoids sedentary symptoms. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in Nov 2017 in Shanghai and finished in Dec 2017. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Furniture Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The bottom is basically made of PP with a PC layer wrapped outside as well as a metal counterweight core inside. The pillar in the middle is made of solid wood and the PP seat is covered by woven fabric. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 400 mm x 400 mm x 400 mm 400 mm x 400 mm x 500 mm 400 mm x 400 mm x 600 mm TAGS: flexible seating, ergonomic, tumbler, stool, motion seating RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Several studies have pointed to the dangerous effects of prolonged sitting. Our bodies were never made to sit hunched over a desk or computer all day. The negative effects on our circulation, respiration and posture show up in the statistics of how many people suffer from diseases and back problems from sitting. This type of flexible seating aims to create a learning and working environment that more truly reflects the nature of the hyperconnected, ever-changing, globalized world that we now live in. It's a environment that inherently requires people to master skills such as flexibility, creativity, problem-solving and collaboration. CHALLENGE: The hardest part of the design was engineering mechanics. We need to find the proper ratio and materials to ensure the safety. In order to lower the center of gravity, a counterweight bottom was designed to guarantee the functionality. ADDED DATE: 2018-11-16 10:50:05 TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Xiying Bao and Minghao Luo IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Creator, Xiying Bao, 2017 Image #2: Creator, Xiying Bao, 2017 Image #3: Creator, Xiying Bao, 2017 Image #4: Creator, Xiying Bao, 2017 PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Copyrights belong to Xiying Bao and Minghao Luo, 2017 |
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NAME: College of Design and Innovation, Tongji Unibersity PROFILE: College of Design and Innovation, Tongji University draws on the latest ideas and models of world design and innovation disciplines and gathers outstanding talents of design practice, design research, design management and design education management from all over the world in order to cultivate innovative and inclusive value orientation, up-and-coming collaborative innovation style, capability of contributing to the society and transparent and aspirant college culture. |
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Flexsit Stool by Xiying Bao and Minghao Luo is Winner in Furniture Design Category, 2018 - 2019.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Xiying Bao and Minghao Luo. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Xiying Bao and Minghao Luo. |
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