Bonding is an atypical two-person seat. Critical Design principles form a modern, simple and symbolic item, which has the purpose of criticizing the social alienation of modern-day people. In addition to creating impressions and challenging debates, Bonding becomes a functional object under one condition, the simultaneous use by two people collaborating with each other. Specifically, one needs to search for a second person in order to use the seat. Otherwise, in a more "selfish" behavior, the system’s center of mass is outside the base area and the seat tumbles.
On a physical level, the form narrates the idea through three metal parts - two identical seats that “converge” to one another and a bond that holds them together. All metal parts are manufactured by bending 7mm thick steel sheets. This forming process allows an easy construction at a low cost. The individual parts are coated electrostatically in two different colors for the seats and the bond. Their connection is made through six discrete,
milled screws in a triangular configuration. Instead of using nuts, there are threaded holes on the bond. In this
way, it is possible to stack the individual pieces and to assemble the item on site at the installation place. The
edges that touch the ground are coated with silicone for the mutual protection of the floor and the item.
milled screws in a triangular configuration. Instead of using nuts, there are threaded holes on the bond. In this
way, it is possible to stack the individual pieces and to assemble the item on site at the installation place. The
edges that touch the ground are coated with silicone for the mutual protection of the floor and the item.
Technical drawings.
Production and assembly drawings.
As far as the technical part is concerned, the item’s functionality was tested through a simulation of a static
study. In particular, by applying force equal to 150 kilos of mass, the maximum displacement at the edge of the seat is less than 1.5 centimeters and the maximum created stress is much smaller than the yield point. The item’s total mass is approximately calculated to be 30 kilos.
study. In particular, by applying force equal to 150 kilos of mass, the maximum displacement at the edge of the seat is less than 1.5 centimeters and the maximum created stress is much smaller than the yield point. The item’s total mass is approximately calculated to be 30 kilos.
FEA analysis for stress and displacement.
The Bonding Stool design was granted an A' Design Award in 2019. See more here.
