OKAERI
a multifunctional bench or pedestal to welcome you home
OKAERI
a multifunctional bench or pedestal to welcome you home
YEAR
DURATION
TYPE
SKILLSET
YEAR
DURATION
TYPE
SKILLSET
2024
4 weeks
Competition Submission
Woodworking, Visualization, Prototyping
2024
4 weeks
Competition Submission
Woodworking, Visualization, Prototyping
The entryway is a important transitional space.
The entryway
is a important transitional space.
For setting out and being welcomed home.
For setting out and being welcomed home.
Challenges.
Challenges.
High Traffic.
Limited Space.
Critical storage.
The Goal
Design a multifunctional furniture object for entryways
Design Process
Interact.
Leaving or returning, a place to rest or reset, prepare and set out.
Interact.
Leaving or returning, a place to rest or reset, prepare and set out.
Display.
A place to show off, to shine a light, to frame objects of importance
Display.
A place to show off, to shine a light, to frame objects of importance
Store.
A resting place for personal items, plants, and home accessories.
Store.
A resting place for personal items, plants, and home accessories.
Working out details…
CAD iterating, finalizing construction, and sending metal parts to fabricator for costing.
Working out details…
CAD iterating, finalizing construction, and sending metal parts to fabricator for costing.
Validation
1:1 scale cardboard mockup
Validation
1:1 scale cardboard mockup
Fabrication
In process final model fabrication.
Fabrication
In process final model fabrication.
Welcome home :)
Welcome home :)
