The intent for this design was to create a stool that had a second purpose when not being sat upon. A design challenge for this project was to only use 1 4x8' sheet of plywood. The aesthetic for this design is Rockabilly and is achieved by using a combination of light and dark stains, a two–toned seat, and golden accents. Using stain allows the stool to take on a rustic country vibe while the golden bass clef notes play to the rhythm and blues of rockabilly music and style. The stool can fit a small amplifier underneath it and reduces the overall footprint of at least three to four different items by nesting them together.
With the intent of design defined, research sketches were created and a final choice was decided.
After sketching, it was time to design on computer. Using Autodesk's Fusion 360, 3D sketches were made of each component and then prototyped using a laser cuter. The components were prototyped out of cardboard, metal,
and wood.
Prototyping was a great way to test and change different aspects of the design before starting fabrication. Using Fusion 360, CNC tool paths were created to cut each component and create fabrication documents with specification call–outs.
