Furniture Design - OFSxKSU - 2019-202

OFS x KSU

Production Furniture for the Contract Market Joe Hornung and Ashley Stark

BRIEF 1 STACKING CHAIR Multi-use Chair

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Pass BIFMA, rate to 300 lbs Net zero, no / minimal virgin materials 1st life, 2nd life and end of life plans Shift from feature based to narrative based Vertical stacker Must be competitively priced, minor premium Market crossover

GOALS & OBJECTIVES Ergonomics: • Vertical stacker (8-10) • Ease of assembly • Wildly comfortable

Aesthetic: • Something different than what OFS is currently offering • Polish & Scandinavian design influence • high design + high value

Sustainability: • Materiality as a key point in narrative • First, second, and third life • Net-zero, no / minimal virgin materials

Cleanability: • Response to COVID-19 • Grab points • Durable Material

TARGET MARKETS

Wor kp la c e

H e a lth ca re

E d uca t ion

H os pit a lit y

APPLICATION

G a th e r i n g

Connect & Dis cov er

BIOPLASTIC VS. HDPE

B i o p la s ti c

H igh Dens it y Polyet hylene

WHAT IS BIOPLASTIC? • Bioplastics are alternatives to petroleum base plastics • Made from biodegradable materials that come from renewable resources (beet, corn starch, sugarcane, etc.)

• Can be injected, extruded, and thermoformed • Recycleable at the end of their life cycle • Bio-based plastics reduce the need for petroleum based resources and can reduce greenhouse gases by more than 50% • When reuse isn’t feasible, bioplastics can be the best alternative

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WHAT IS HDPE? • HDPE is short for High Density Polyethylene • Commonly used for milk jugs, shampoo bottles, bleach bottles, and outdoor decking / furniture • Also commonly found in wood plastic composites • Easy to clean, chemically resistant, fire retardant, incredibly durable • Type 2 plastic - 100% recyclable and considered eco-friendly because it’s made mainly from post-consumer products • Emits no off-gasses • Can often last 10 - 15 years • HDPE is the perfect combination of strength, cost-efficiency, and environmental friendliness

S TANCE H ea lt hca re, Front ier ca s e good s

BACKGROUND RESEARCH OFS CURRENT PRODUCTS

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Price: $205-317 Materiality: Polyproylene, Upholstered Seat, 1/4” Plywood Weight: 17 lbs, 27 lbs, 29 lbs Dimensions: 21”w x 23.75”d x 32.5”h 21.5”w x 24.5”d x 38.5”h (counter) 21”w x 25.5”d x 44.25”h (bar) Key Features: Plastic shell stacks 35 high w/ dolly, Custom plastic colors available, one peice shell, Counter Heigh/ Bar Height/ Table Height

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Price: $364 Materiality: Molded Plastic, Upholstery, Nylon Mesh Weight: 16-23 lbs Dimensions: 20.5”w x 22.75”d x 33.5”h Key Features: Wheels available

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DESIGN RESEARCH COMPARISON MATRIX Both S p li t B o dy

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Wo o d Ve ne e r

Po lyp ro p e le n e

All Wood

Wood Ve ne e r

Polypropel en e

SIT TING, SIT TING, AND MORE SIT TING

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Stackable Needs wider seat Good back height

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Too upright Tall seat height

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Stackable Good seat height Back curves two directions

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Too much lean in back Front lip needs raised

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Stackable Armrest option Most comfortable

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Stackable Good back shape Back too high

CHAIR BUCK

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CHAIR DIMENSIONS

17.0”

NECTAR [nek-ter] noun 1. the saccharine secretion of a plant, which attracts the insects or birds that pollinate the flower.

As pollen draws bees, chairs draw people. Chairs are a place to gather that allow for discovery and connection with others. We need connection now more than ever.

SKETCHING

DESIGN 1

CONNECTIONS & DETAILS

Seat Pan M o u n ti n g

B umpers

S ea t B a ck As sembly

USAGE SCENARIO

DESIGN 2

CONNECTIONS & DETAILS

Seat Pan M o u n ti n g

B a ck B umpers

S led B a s e Con nec tio n

USAGE SCENARIO

B i o p la s ti c

H DPE

Aluminu m

Fr a me

Wood

Seat & Back

MATERIALS & FINISHES

THANK YOU! OFS x KSU

Production Furniture for the Contract Market Joe Hornung and Ashley Stark

ABOUT US

Joe Hornung Former high school teacher returned to college to complete a master’s degree.

When not in studio you can find me answering incessant questions in shop.

Ashley Stark Lover of all things tiny and the minimalist lifestyle. Pass me a pizza (extra parmesan) and a snowboard and I’ll be a happy camper!