Session One Project

Skills:

Simple acts of joy and compassion can make the biggest difference in people's lives. With the creation of a fun bench, Humorous Bench was made to make the occupants of Central Square just a little bit happier. And hopes to inspire them to pass on joy to others.

Architecture & Design

Woodworking

Why NuVu?

• Re-imagining a space
• Encourage thinking
• Changing perspective
• Amusing aspect

Innovation

Obvious Bus Stop, Baltimore

Design

Empathy

Impact

Concept: Iteration 1

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Concept: Iteration 2

Joy

Movement

NuVu

Disseminate

Interaction

Information

Impact

Inspiration

Concept: Iteration 3

Inspiration

Interaction

Transform

Project Statement

“Modular Works” is a four part bench installation with four modular seats including five varying heights. With these varying settings, “Modular Works” works for everyone, with the versatility of being a standing desk or a short bench. It uses the modular movement of the benches to encourage users to interact with each other as well as share information. This is made possible by allowing people to freely deface the benches which are covered in a whiteboard chalk spray so their designs can be viewed by all.

Design Process

French Cleats

Triangle Support

Seating Slats

Seat Base

Components