[PROCESS—SKETCHES]
Initial sketches focused primarily on portability—exploring unique ways that other pieces of furniture were made portable. At the time, I perceived portability and afforability to be the most important aspects of the design.
The second round of sketches expanded upon earlier ideas of portability: exploring novel ways to reduce the footprint during transport. These three variations look into wheels, folding and knock down constructions.
[PROCESS—FORM DEVELOPMENT]
I then built paper prototypes and a scale model to test the initial CAD concept. While the pegboard improved gear protection and flexibility with layout opportunities, the overall form was too bulky and was made up of too many moving parts.
[PROCESS— FORM INSPIRATION]
[PROCESS— CMF EXPLORATION]
Decided on wood, specifically Baltic Birch plywood, for its durability and elevated appearance. I chose to laminate the wood to protect against spills and offer a variety of color treatments—including black and trending colors like future dusk & cyber lime.