Kollar Stool
Inspired by wood joinery and mechanical puzzles, Kollar is a fastener-less stool designed for the urban living environment.
Ideation
Inspiration was drawn from types of wood joinery and 3D puzzles, the way in which pieces can be interlocked to create structure. This is where the idea of the legs creating a collar fit around the seat originated.
Design Proposal
The final design is a three-part stool assembly made up of the two legs and the seat. The legs connect via magnets around a sandwiched seat assembly.
Adapting to User Needs
The stool can be just as easily disassembled, and with steel pucks under the seat the legs can be attached for a slimmer profile. There is enough clearance to use the handle cut into the seat to easily move the stool.
Manufacturing
In terms of manufacturing, the legs would be made of recycled polypropylene rotationally molded for its rigidity and lightweight. The seat on the other hand will be three layers of birch wood fastened with screws. The magnets and steel pucks can finally be glued into position.
Scale Model
I had the opportunity to prepare a scale model to test the simple joinery and gauge proportions. Utilizing a 3D printer for the legs and a few pieces of bass wood for the seat resulted in a detailed model.
Final Model
Overall I am pleased with the outcome of the stool, mainly proving the structural integrity of the design.
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