The Brief

Anna Kraft

Our project is a interactive lawn chair for a human and a dog. This chair is hollow, so that the dog can run through in case he/she wants shade, or it can lay at the human’s feet.

 

Lawn chairs today are simple, and not very accommodating to a dog, wanting to relax and be with their owner. Also, the grass underneath dies from no water or sunlight. This chair was made to give the owner and their dog a sense of intimacy. Also, this chair was made to be outside, surrounded by colorful flowers and lush grass. Since it is hollow, and has cracks, water and sunlight can seep softly and quietly through. It is in addition aesthetically pleasing, with beautifully cut cmc wood, and a seat built in. This keeps the grass lush and pretty. 

    If your dog is hot, it can run underneath the shade of the hollow chair, so it can relax after being in the harsh sun for too long. Then, there is an open circle where your dog can lay by your feet, with you sitting comfortably above. Your dog can be under you on both sides, and run around you happily. This chair gives you a sense of togetherness with your animal, and at the same time accommodates your animal and you.