Sankalp Gupta

BD2008

Flexikerf

To make a seating system for 1-4 people using flexiply, plywood and 3D printed joineries. It can be kept in a wide, expansive indoor space like exhibitions, fashion shows etc. The bench showcases the fusion of flexiply and plywood, each performing a different function in coherence to their respective properties. The kerfing done on plywood allows it to bend and achieve curvature, whereas the 3D printed joineries help in giving it stability and holding form. These joineries are further explored with varying angles and sizes with flexiply strips. Each strip helps in giving stability to the overall form, adding to its aesthetic appeal. 


Report Content

Form finding: Jute paper strips

Form finding: Flexiply

Case studies

Design ideation 1

Design ideation 2

Drawings and assembly

Exploded 1

Exploded 2

Prototype and render