the squish chair is a privacy chair that envelops the sitter in soft, foamy yoga mat upholstery, offering a cozy space for when things need to get done.
process:
quarter scale model
full size mock-up in wood for determining dimensions
initial experiments in attaching yoga mats: wrapping yoga mat around armature wire
switching to metal rod for frame of seat for stability and visual sleekness
learned to use the diacro to bend metal
user testing, featuring the talented matt lim who was the welding master for this project
yoga strips for upholstering: one chair uses about 3 full 1/2" yoga mats
initial experiment of yoga mat wrapping pattern and building volume with internal plastic tubing
layering wrapped tubes and attaching them to the chair
3/4 view of finished chair
chair with designer for scale
the squish chair
