TEETER
A studio stool for the fidgety student
Design a stool that encourages movement without sacrificing stability
User
A young student who often fidgets and tilts in her chair, which is unsafe.
Environment
A studio or office, where work is done for long periods of time.
Aesthetic
Derive form language from mathematics and contemporary art.
Inspiration
Ideation and Technical Drawings
Final direction
Comfortable seat for long hours
Legs identical, aesthetically simple
Round base creates active seating
Stool sized to fit most studio desks
Three-legged structure for increased stability
Hard maple chosen as the material for its machining qualities, with emphasis on vertical grain on legs for strength
Rounded base cut from sphere to encourage active seating, with flat center for stability
Build Process
Paneling for CNC
Base and seat milled
Legs cut on bandsaw
Parts assembled
Glued up and finished
Final Renders and Photos
