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Elizabeth White, Technology Educator & Designer
Cardboard Chair Project
No glue. No tape. Just cardboard, knives and genius.
Art I students designed full scale chairs that could hold the weight of an adult. No adhesives of any kind were allowed- students relied on their knowledge of geometry and support structures to build their chairs. This project lasted 2 months and consisted of several steps.
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Students studied famous industrial designers including Charles and Rae Eames and the Bauhaus School. We took field trips to Design Within Reach and an industrial design firm to learn about ergonomics and aesthetics. We built prototypes and scale models, drew patterns, and then began final construction. Professional architects and industrial designers came to our final presentations to give advice and encouragement. Students worked tirelessly and should be congratulated- the end results were spectacular!
Click below for student presentations. They show prototypes and a nice overview of their process.
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