Outcome

The idea for my stool was inspired by my third esquisse 'locking systems' when I discovered the strength of triangulation. I have developed this idea into my final stool after many trials and errors as there were many options for the inside structure. Made out of 10mm Xanita sustainable cardboard, it promotes the following features: can hold a weight of 150kg, is easy and quick to assemble, minimal use of material, recyclable and reusable material, lightweight, stackable, sturdy and brand-ready. It was designed for 100% design tokyo with these considerations in mind. I designed it for the two cafe areas in 100% design tokyo - one inside, one outside as I thought this is where it would be mostly appropriate - somewhere to sit down for 20 minutes and rest your feet. Overall, I think my idea is strong and I like how it looks very simple from the outside but inside there is a jungle of amazing lines that form the interior structure and also the seat of the stool.

Exploded Axonometric

Possible layouts of stool in area

In-situ

Prototype cutting outline

This pattern had varied slightly from the first one as after I got it cut out of Xanita I made some alternations.

Branding

Final prototype

Here is my final 1:1. It can hold 150kg, be produced in batches of 50 - 100 units and uses CNC cutting and scoring process.