Additional Things To Go By..

Before I start on my final model I must keep in mind the following:

- Cutting correct lengths in order to consider the thickness of the Xanita.
*Around angled edges & slots.
- Steady ruled cuts to keep a fine line along exposed faces.
- Account for possible sliding & moving of tabs.
- Do not cut my finger off.

Final Design

This is my final design. It uses all the locking mechanisms i have explored & has maintained the original design that i was aiming for. I still may use the tapering /cambering effect for the sides if it allows enough room for the seating area, but otherwise this will be the final outcome.

On A Lighter Note...

The dangers of sleep deprivation & Stanley Knives.

Dimensions

These are the standard dimension i am going by. Their will be the flat pattern that creates the seating & back rests, x2 side profiles (3 if i have enough board) & x2 front slotting pieces to create the torsional supports internally.

Cardboard 1:1 Mock Up 2

This second mock up i did, not only was changed by the side profile, but it focuses much more on the supporting uprights & locking mechanisms put in places, in order to hold the required weight. Putting this together with standard cardboard i was actually able to place 70 kgs on it evenly & in held.....just. By doing this it confirmed that the Xanita, which is obviously denser, will be able to hold the weight.

Cardboard 1:1 Mock Up 1

This original design was more of a form study to get a sense of scale. The overall dimensions were slightly out as the seats width was slightly oversized & the height of the chair. It uses the idea of 4 slotting pieces, 2 in which have the side profile & 2 in which have the front profile. It also is accompanied by tapered sides, mainly for aesthetic purposes. With this in mind, I need to keep the actual seating cross-board at a reasonable size, in order to comply with all sizes.

Locking Mechanisms

These double backed methods can be used not only as an aesthetic towards the overall design, but to minimize the amount of board needed when applying the other techniques. Will most likely be used on the outer-side faces of my design to assist with a rounded look.

Locking Mechanisms

Playing around with different locking mechanisms, I found that the above cross hatching & angled slotting procedures are best suited for my design. The cross hatching is devoted to the internal component of my chair design, allowing enough torsion to be applied to hold & distribute the weight of the person evenly across the seating base.

The angled slotting is aimed more towards the flat pattern that binds the 4 other separate pieces together.