Linea
Project Overview
Linea is a piece of outdoor furniture that connects the user with its environment by using a symbiotic design language. Linea enhances the location and provides comfortable public seating for a place that otherwise would not be used.
Timeline
5 Weeks
May – June 2025
Tools
Woodworking
Rhino 3D
Prototyping
In collaboration with Anabel Blankenship, Lola Foti, and Kelsey Lee
Finding a Location
When deciding which location our chair should be designed for, we looked around the campus of the University of Washington and identified any interesting landmarks where a piece of outdoor furniture could enhance the environment.
Getting Inspiration
With the site analysis in mind, we gathered form inspiration, as well as how we could incorporate our chosen locations into comfortable outdoor seating.
Sketching on Location
Rapid Prototyping on Railing
After our research and sketches, we decided that railings had the most potential to be an interesting location for our product. With our paper prototypes we used a hooked design and focused on how the chair could remain suspended.
Full Scale Prototyping
We made a full-scale cardboard prototype to test the proportions and dimensions of the chair. We also experimented with different positions of the backrest to find which was the most visually pleasing.
Rough Visualization on Location
Building the Model
Using a 3D model, we made a cut list and planned out every piece of wood we would need to assemble the final chair. A table saw, miter saw, jointer, planer, router, and pocket screw jig were used when assembling the final model. Finally, we finished the entire chair with a wood stain.
