industrial design
modular stool & table set
These hexagonal stools will transform your seating experience. The Hive stools are designed to be customized based on the occasion and the number of people in your party. Each stool is able to be adjusted to three heights and optimizes the shape of the hexagon by allowing the stools to come together in a honeycomb formation.
ORIGINALINSPIRATIONS
This project began out of inspiration from outdoor dining. Imagine a place where families can come together in an outdoor space, play backyard games, have drinks, and get dinner together. As a nod to that aesthetic the chairs I wanted to design had to be adjustable to fit small and large groups of people. Nature-inspired to fit the outdoor vibe. And modern to have a classy yet versatile look.
IDEATION
My three directions were all very different. The red dot indicates which direction I took forward. This direction had the most modularity built into the shape and was inspired by honeycomb, something so beautifully made in nature.
DIRECTIONMOVING FORWARD
A few iterations of this design came after my initial decision. The shape was locked in but I had to decide on what kinds of features I wanted to include. The height adjustable seating was key so that these stools could not only be stools but raised to a tabletop height as well. The red dot indicates what direction I moved forward with. I chose that one because it seemed to encapsulate all of the ideas I had envisioned for the stool.
WHY THE
HEXAGON?
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MODULARITY
UNIQUNESS
BIOMIMICRY
allows for the stools to be used individually as a stool or grouped as a table
hexagonal furniture is rare while also performing the desired function or versatility
inspired by the natural formation of the honeycomb
MODELMAKING
STOOLDETAILS
Here is a closer look at the features this stool has. This includes it raising to 3 heights and the seat part is removable so that it can be flipped between seat and table mode so you are not eating and sitting on the same surface. The hexagonal shape makes it easy to put the stools together in a cohesive way.
CMFOPTIONS
DESIGNED FOR:
1. versatility
2. aesthetic
The user is able to decide from a variety of wood stains it would allowing for personalization. The base and legs stay consistent as a matte finish black aluminum extruded frame
3DMODELING
These are rough 3D models to show proof of concept and design thinking. It gives the overall vibe of what I wanted with the stools. It also shows how each one would go together to make that honeycomb pattern.
USERSCENARIO
The stool and table set has a variety of opportunities when it comes to placement. The initial idea was for the stools to go in an outdoor dining environment but since redesigning and taking the ideation further I realized this stool had many other scenarios it could fit into. This includes outdoor wedding spaces, outdoor bars, or seating for catered parties. While I still thoroughly enjoy the first scenario I had for these stools, I grew to love their versatility.