Testing final model.

Testing out the product in public for the first time. Attaching ourselves to the lamp post on the street. One of the problem we faced was that the knee pads could have had a better grip to the back of the knees.

When the foam had completely dried, we attempted to spray the entire model black but then we realised that the foam did not take the paint well and that we needed a better finish for the product. So we had the idea of using fabric to cover up the foam. This solution solved many problems, the fabric covered up the negative spaces between the foam and also provided a more comfortable backing for the user. The back board was covered in black paint, creating a nice contrast between the striking blue fabric.

Second day of construction:
After filing and sanding the backboards to achieve smooth surfaces, a temporary frame of cardboard was constructed around it to allow expandable foam to fill the necessary spaces. The mould was wrapped around cling wrap and rested on the foam. The expansion of foam would take about 1 hour and another 12 hours for it to dry. It was definitely a messy affair. After the foam dried, the mould and cardboard frame around it was removed, leaving the foam stuck to the plywood as intended.

First day of constructing the wearable furniture.
The product is meant to be customised to fit the user’s body shape therefore the first thing we had to do was to create a cast allowing us to have a less rigid backboard so as to provide a more comfortable leaning position for the user.
Plywood was chosen as the material for the backboards mainly for its sturdiness, adaptability to harsh weathers and also because in comparison to materials such as metal, plywood is lighter in weight, making it more convenient to carry around.

Test model.
1:1 scale, made from cardboard, grey card and elastic bands.

Testing prototype along the railings of the stairs to mimic the actual scenario when at the site.

Designing a wearable furniture allowing users to be able to sleep while standing up. In the process of planning and building a prototype from scrap materials.

Day 1
At the site, Spinningsfield. In search for a specific spot to design our wearable furniture for.
Also to take note of the type of users within the space and analyse what kind of wearable furniture would cater to their needs.