Fo.sey.fi.saa is a floor-integrated seat designed for ‘creative’ spaces like coworking spaces, maker/hacker spaces, etc. The concept explores new ways of how such spaces can be used, and how designed furniture can reinforce the idea behind collaborative spaces.
Fo.sey.fi.saa was the final year project for my minor furniture design course in university. We spent the first semester exploring different design concepts and narrowing them down to one to develop on the next semester.
Fo.sey.fi.saa was the final year project for my minor furniture design course in university. We spent the first semester exploring different design concepts and narrowing them down to one to develop on the next semester.
The design is developed from a geometric module inspired by the nature of the Mosaic flower and influenced by the repetitive characteristics of Islamic Arts. After studying the plant a geometric pattern was developed, and through experimenting with different folds and cuts, a pattern was designed to be transformed from a flat surface into a 3D object.
Due to the different nature of each activity that occurs in a creative space the design had to be transformable and suits multiple purposes. Fo.sey.fi.saa transforms from a flat surface to a 3D floor seating system by lifting and folding some of its modules, which is achieved by having miter joints in every module.
Early paper mock ups to explore different folding techniques.
Different mock ups to explore how the pattern would fold into a 3D object and create different seating elements.
The design is integrated in the floor when flat making it part of the surface, thus saving space when not in use and acting as a decorative element at the same time.
The design caters to a variety of sitting positions; a single module can be folded to create a single seat or a combination of several modules can be folded which would result in different seating elements like low seats, back rests, benches or low tables.
The design caters to a variety of sitting positions; a single module can be folded to create a single seat or a combination of several modules can be folded which would result in different seating elements like low seats, back rests, benches or low tables.
A User Scenario
Below is a half scale prototype made from wood and high density foam to show the concept.
All modules laying flat on the ground.
Half the modules are folded into different positions to create various seating elements.
All Modules are folded into position, creating a full 3D object.
Top view of the folded pattern.
