FLIP 576 Motivated Portables Seminar, Fall 2014 Liz Gray
FLIP Flip is designed for both interior and exterior public use. Slats flip to create comfortable seating for all shapes and sizes, defining the personal space of each individual.
Initial Sketches, Interaction
Initial Sketches, Material + Form
Initial Sketches, Connections
Initial Sketches, Assembly + Structure
Hinge with stop plate for cantilevered seats. Two-legged design influenced by saw horses.
Sketch of assembly sequence.
Design of connection between seat and base. Comparison of arch cutout for base to triangular cutout for optimal structural support.
Prototyping Exploration through digital and physical modeling
Clockwise from top 1) Initial Dimensioning utlilizing sketchUp to rapidly produce prototypes. 2) Slat design and development of base profile. 3) Assessment of functionality, user interaction.
Prototyping, Rhythm + Movement
Prototyping, Full Scale Model
Detail development of hinge connection. The challenge was to decrease the wood stop plate (2x4) to only what was structurally adeqaute to support the cantilevered slats. Influenced by the hinge itself, a dowel design was chosen. (See bottom image on previous page)
Material Investigation [Contrast] Jet black dye for base panels. Clear coat finish for seat slats.
[Material] Corrosion-resistant steel for exterior use. Could be powder coated for multiple color options.
[Monochrome] Wood to match base and seats. Rods could be wood with applied stain at end for contrast or steel as a secondary material.
Visualization
Assembly Process
Final Design
Final Design
Conclusion
Lessons Learned: Details, details, details
Learn through communication with others.
Be positive, always.
Let go inital ideas of form.
Think structurally.
Build, test, repeat.
FLIP 576 Motivated Portables Seminar, Fall 2014 Liz Gray