Brief
Our goal was to add some interesting furniture at the entrance of the companies. Because this place not only has guests waiting to be received but also has officers as temporary offices. So I made a side table, not only can put some decoration on it but also can put some snacks to receive guests. At the same time, it's also a good table for employees to work temporarily.
Term Project
Duration: 14 weeks
Tool: Solidworks, Keyshot, Adobe Illustrator, Procreate,
Adobe Photoshop, Prototype making, Manufacturing
Year: 2022
Change of Working Style
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the perception of working at home has gradually changed due to technological innovations. Although more and more companies are accepting employees back into the workplace because of the improved social situation, 1/4 Americans still work remotely, according to research.
“Mobility”
As mixed working styles gradually become the office norm, our spaces need to be constantly reconfigured in order to establish a comfortable working environment. That's why we need more furniture with mobility.
“Mobility”
As mixed working styles gradually become the office norm, our spaces need to be constantly reconfigured in order to establish a comfortable working environment. That's why we need more furniture with mobility.
Sketches
Form and Mockup Development
Experiment with different proportions and shapes to try to find a more ergonomic and lighter structure.
Use the mockup for test the size and the holding power
Manufacturing Process
Cut the stainless steel pipe
Follow the orthographic drawings to band the pipe
Making supports to help welding
Polishing the stainless steel parts
Welding the main frame
Stick all the walnut pieces into a big piece
CNC the tabletop
Assembling all parts
Wood oil to polish the tabletop
Dimensions
H 20'' W 20'' L20''
Tabletop Thickness 3/8''
Leg Thickness 1/2''
Tabletop material
Walnut
Rosewood
Chestnut
Mahogany
Ebony
Maple
Give users more personalized options, so they can match better materials to different environments
The overall frame of FROBIN is made of stainless steel, ensuring the side table's lightness and elegant appearance. The handle is threaded from the bottom of the table to the top, allowing the tabletop and frame to be more integrated. The table top is fixed to the frame by six nails, making it easy to disassemble and allowing users to have more choices of tabletop materials.
