AERIE STOOL

Intuitive construction

Easy Assembly

A stool for the birds who live the “on-the-go” lifestyle

Aerie (noun): a large nest of a bird, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.

Ideation

Color exploration

Full-scale sketch

Design Goals

With shelving to hold personal items

3d sketches made with basswood at a 1/16th scale

Using poplar wood

Lightweight

Multi-functional

Inspired by mid-century modern design: clean, straight lines accented with soft, curved edges & a focus on negative space

Final Draft

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& Assembly

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Let’s perch !

Design Re-evaluation:

  • Change in wood: pine to poplar- more lightweight

  • Joints: bridle to mortar and tenon- stronger

  • Softening seat edges- more comfortable