Cardboard Chair Design Challenge
Design a chair! This activity asks you to design and build a full-sized chair from corrugated cardboard. The chair must support a pre-determined weight that is selected by the team for at least 5 minutes. The person seated will be in a “comfortable” position with his / her back leaning against the back of the chair. Students will get an opportunity to learn about paper and cardboard as a building material and the statics and dynamics of structures. This design challenge is designed to encourage and reward excellence in design that integrates function (does the chair work); aesthetics (is it pleasing to the eye); ergonomics (is it comfortable for the average person); details (are my drawings and actual construction accurate); and fun.
Criteria:
Your chair must...
• be able to hold the weight of an average-sized adult for 5 minutes.
• be created without fasteners or adhesives.
• consider form AND function in an unique, interesting, and professional manner.
• show your craftsmanship and creativity.