March 20, 2011

Consider Furniture

posted by wes at 10:44 pm

Check out the latest updates on our furniture design venture at ConsiderFurniture.com

Be sure to let me know what you think!

April 22, 2010

Upcycled OSB chair

posted by wes at 2:32 pm

April 11, 2010

Reconstruct prototypes

posted by wes at 8:12 pm

Work has been coming along steadily as I prepare for the UArts 2010 Design show.  Here are prototype shots of two of the four models I plan on showing at the exhibition.  Pieces will be in multiples to show the concept of a system for production that affords consistent products from recycled material, and not just expensive one-offs.

Reconstruct Storage Module

Reconstruct Step Stool

Furniture is made from OSB scraps from panel manufacturers, milk paint, and a water-based sealant finish.

March 1, 2008

Bent Ply Stool

posted by wes at 8:31 pm

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Explorations with the vacuum forming process to bend several layers of plywood.

// early sketches during process

The stool I created using this technique incorporates several layers of high-quality birch veneer.

Structure can be created through bending and laminating layers of ply; with each added layer, the piece is stronger.

Work done March – May 2008