DESIGN REVIEW

MORE CONCEPT INVESTIGATION

This idea is based on one curved piece of plywood,

 which bends by scoring the wood deep enough to where it becomes flexible. 

The piece is then connected with a seat at the top.

This concept is based on a card cylinder that slats together. 

The inside has another curved card piece for extra structural support.

 The top piece, cork, connects the cylinder and the structure to make one simple piece,

which can be taken apart easily.

CONCEPT INVESTIGATION

This is a first small scale investigaiton for my stool concept. 

Using different materials to create a stool that is easily collapsable.

By creating a sub-frame which slots together and then is held together by a routed cork seat.

Exhibiting curves in the subframe gives the overall sturcture more strength and a more attractive appearance.

RESEARCH PART B

Cork Tile:

The easiest way to shape cork without a big machine appears to be layering it. 

As a tile product cork is relatively easy to cut and put together.The strength and durability of the product is incredible.

Plastic Tubing:

The best way to shape plastic tubing is to boil it in water and bending it while it is soft. 

Once it is the desired shape, dipping it in ice cold water will cool down the plastic and it should retain its molded shape. Overall plastic tubing is not a terrible material to use but it's strength is questionable depending on how it is being used.