Balansit seat

Balansit by Core

Discipline
Furniture design
Year
2023

Balansit is a prototype seat that combines craftsmanship and versatility.

Brief Analysis

Understanding constraints and design objectives

The project was developed within a workshop based on a specific brief: to design a functional and ergonomic seat while adhering to a very limited budget. The goal was to develop creative and essential solutions, with a strong focus on material selection and construction simplicity.

Reference seat

Concept definition

Sketching phase

Several interesting ideas came up during the concept phase, but one stood out: a seat made of two modules joined by a hinge. This solution gave a stronger sense of flexibility.

Concept sketches

Prototyping

Assembling phase

The prototyping phase involved assembling the product using only two materials: birch wood and blue-colored rope. The production was handmade, using various tools for the different fabrication processes.

Assembling the prototype

Conclusion

Material selection and assembling

The final phase involved completing the seat and carrying out product photography, aimed at highlighting even the finest details.

Balansit in the photo studio