Original PALS Stool
The First Product
The First Sketches
These initial sketch concepts understood both the broad and the narrow potentials of this wood. The goal was to find a product that utilize some of these techniques while maintaining beauty and manufacturability.
The Goal
This stool was the perfect product to start with. This product was straightforward, beautiful, useful, and easy to manufacture. It seems simple, but it is the perfect blank canvas to optimize and enhance using beautiful and functional design features.
Some basic math to develop the initial dimensions to start prototyping size, shape, and other features.
Prototyping
The many rounds of prototyping were divided into exploring each aspect of the stool individually.
Fabric
There were multiple beautiful and recycled options. The
one that matched the goals
of the project were cut and
sewn from recycled burlap coffee bags.
Joinery
In prototyping the joinery, aiming to avoid hardware provided a handcrafted and sleek look that transcends what could be achieved with hardware like screws
*Final Design Solution
Hardware
Picking hardware that didn’t protrude from the wood was the least invasive option and provided the least risk for injury or any contact with the user.
*Final Design Solution
Branding
FINAL RESULTS
*Final Design Solution
Adding The Story
Adding Logo
The Story
This seat was crafted from materials that could have added to the growing waste problem. The wood has been repurposed from landfill bound pallets, and the seat has been crafted from a burlap sack that transported coffee beans. These materials have been handcrafted into living art to continue their journey & provide a service to those who wish to sit.
I have made more than 25 stools in multiple batches.
This project has taught me about project workflow and optimization. It was the first project that I worked on and led to my success in the multiple business competitions.