hex-stool

People, including children and adults, browsing and sitting in a modern bookstore with white bookshelves filled with books and yellow ottomans.

hex-stool is a modular hexagonal chair that can be used to make creative, educational, and collaborative spaces dynamic and adaptable. made of a single piece of injection-molded eva foam, its form is designed to fit a cubic foot area to maximize adaptability to children and those with mobility issues. 

A blue rectangular object with a stepped top edge on a white background.

the hex-stool's form is simple yet intentional; it features a 1x1 edge that serves as a subtle suggestion as to the chair's orientation and support. at each end of the edge is a small notch that would connect to another chair's base trim.

the elegant arrangement of the connective pieces allows hex-stools to be connected in numerous arrangements, yet at the same time be effective as a standalone stool.


using solidworks, i was able to iterate multiple different possible forms for a modular mini-seat. i considered top surface area, connection method, seat height, comfort, and overall aesthetic beauty.

FORM EXPLORATION

Multiple 3D models of various geometric shapes such as cylinders, cubes, and complex forms displayed on a flat surface.
Several 3D-rendered metal parts with cylindrical and rounded shapes, varied sizes, and some with circular indents, scattered on a white background.
Various gray 3D puzzle pieces and shapes, including hexagons, cylinders, and irregular forms, arranged on a black background.

USAGE & BRANDING

A model of an interior space with a bookshelf, two windows, and a corridor, along with a large blue geometric structure, on a display surface.
Person sitting on a blue block, leaning forward with arms resting on a black chair or box, wearing a brown long sleeve shirt, black jeans, and gray socks, with long dark hair.
A modular mini-seat made of white foam cubes with notches and edges that allow for interactivity and creativity, designed for indoor educational and collaborative spaces.
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