project 2 : the chair

It was not easy designing a chair, some say designing a chair have a lot to consider than designing a building. With the help and support of my friends I thought about what elements in this world that would best symbolize connections. At last, I choose BOND. BOND is the name that wa given to my designers chair that symbolizes puzzle , not a piece , but all the pieces that are bounded together to complete an image ,which is the chair , my chair .This chair will be stationed at Kids Adventure Zone, Shang Ri La’s Resort And Spa, Pulau Pinang . Why did I choose puzzle? a puzzle is basically a game, toy, that will always be played by kids or even adults  ,it is sometimes  a problem, that requires cleverness and often persistence in solving or assembling. Playing anything is never fun alone, that is why I choose the puzzle as my concept. Being at the playground, we need relationships and connections with other people. We also need friends because playing games is never fun alone. The puzzle itself symbolizes the connections that the kids should have in order to have fun playing on the playground. The puzzle also symbolizes oneness and unity that the kids will develop by spending time with their friends there, at the adventure zone.

            The main idea was to design a chair that can be used by 3 person. I choose the Kids Adventure Land at Shang ri la’s resort and spa and designed a chair that its structure fit the purpose of the place. The chair’s idea is to be in a place where adults can wait for their children while playing at the playground. In my opinion, A chair can be of a good use not only for seating, it can also be multipurpose. That is why my chair has a bookshelf that enables users to read magazines or newspaper while waiting for their loved ones. Not only adults can sit there, children also can, because the chair also provides additional leg-rest. My idea was to make the chair to look attractive as possible to create a center of attention for users to visit the space thus occupying the chair itself. Tougher

            The development of design started with coming out with the idea and concept. I researched on the suitable ergonomic data so that my chair would be able to support our body weight making it comfortable even if the users sat there for a long period of time. When the concept is all set , the measurements is ready , I then thought about what color should be used for the chair . My idea was to make the chair attractive and this idea could be done by using vibrant colors.  The colors would also be suitable for the environment as it portrays fun and excitement. The design is then studied by using a study model where proper measurements are taken into accounts. And in the end of the development , I have successfully designed my own chair , BOND .