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1st place award winning project

Placed 1st in the 2025 Winsell Plastics product design competition 

TIME LINE    4 Weeks

DOMAIN      Industrial/Furniture Design

ROLES     

OBJECIVE 

Designer , Researcher , Marketer

Design a versatile outdoor furniture piece that          brings people together through comfort and                  functionality. Create unique experiences for              families, and friends making it easier to connect          and be creative outdoors. 

Solidworks

Keyshot

Photoshop

Sketchbook

3-D Printing

The Kübstol is a versatile outdoor chair built for comfort and connection. Featuring interlocking seats and a stackable design The Kübstol makes setup, storage, and social gatherings creative and effortless.

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Discover

How can we bring people together in an outdoor environment?

Exploring the needs, wants, and buying behaviors of all age groups in relation to what the current market provides and why.

User Research

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LIKES 
CREATIVITY
INTERACTIVE
COLORFUL

DISLIKES 
HEAVY
COMPLEX
DULL

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LIKES 
VERSATILE
SOCIAL
AFORDABLE

DISLIKES 
OVERLY CHILDISH
EXPENSIVE
COMPLEX

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DISLIKES 
HEAVY
COMPLEX
SHORT LIVED

LIKES 
LONGEVITY
EASE
SOCAIL

Market Evaluation

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How do we find form?

Ideate forms and functions through broad and refined sketches that capture a wide range of possibilities, highlighting on the previously learned information.

Form Ideation

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Function Exploration

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What's Next?

Final form is refined by exploring every aspect, from size and dimension to color and comfort. A full understanding of the product provides a clearer and more realistic outlook for manufacturing.

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Every surface has a 2 degree draft and a avg. wall thickness of .125” allowing for Kübstol to be easily Roto Molded and removed from the mold after the cooling process.

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The COZY CIRCLE feature is perfect for those who want to relax and stay connected with others. Interlocking with French Cleats to create a perfect circle allowing for a table, fire pit, and much more to be surrounded and enjoyed by all.

COZY CIRCLE

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The COZY CIRCLE feature is perfect for those who want to circle around a table, or fire pit. Allowing for easier communication and better eye contact.

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The STACKING feature allows for an easy clean up and storage solution. While providing endless opportunities for creative structures and layouts, fill a field or backyard with the stackable pillars and make for an exciting paintball, water balloon, or NERF battle.

STACKABLE

CMF

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REFLECTIONS -

I learned a lot from this process, including new software such as KeyShot and the Sketchbook app. I also had the opportunity to learn about rotational molding and how I needed to adapt my work to better align with its requirements and manufacturing standards.

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I was able to test multiple ways of sliding and locking the chairs together and ultimately chose French cleats because of their low cost and ease of application. I would like to revisit this project with stronger CAD skills and a better understanding of manufacturing molds and requirements to find an innovative way to incorporate the locking system into the main body. I believe this would create a more cohesive design and be safer by eliminating exposed metal.

Let's Connect !

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I'm always open to chatting about projects, collaborations or anything design! 

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