Furniture
Project Overview
A three-piece furniture collection developed through principles of sustainability, circular design, and remanufacturing, featuring a custom modular joinery system.
Development Time 2 Months
Research
Material and manufacturing research conducted through industry literature, digital resources, and conversations with a Rochester-based manufacturing company.
Design Principles
Sustainable material and production considerations
Circular design strategies emphasizing longevity and repairability
Remanufacturing and component replacement systems
Geometric forms with angular profiles and defined edges
Minimal construction language with a restrained number of elements
Emphasis on structural corners and exposed connections
Efficient manufacturing through repeated modular components across the collection
Development Process
Iterative prototyping focused on sketch development, form exploration, structural testing, and custom joinery refinement, culminating in the fabrication of a full-scale wooden joint prototype that informed the final screw-based assembly system.
Full Scale Wood Joint
Coffee Table
Joinery Detail Exploded View
Desk
Bench
Joinery Detail View
Remanufacturing Strategy The collection incorporates a screw-based assembly system in place of permanent adhesive bonding, allowing individual components to be easily disassembled, replaced, repaired, or remanufactured over time. Shared structural elements across all three pieces streamline production while supporting material efficiency and long-term usability.