The goal of the initiative is to turn children's ideas and drawings into functional chairs, while simultaneously introducing children to the basic principles of design and construction. write Designboom.
Photo: Taekhan Yun
The project began with the children drawing their own versions of stools and chairs, exploring the shape, proportions and purpose of the objects. They then measured their own height and body measurements, which allowed them to integrate basic ergonomic principles into each design.
This stage helped students better understand spatial relationships and human physical characteristics, as well as how design adapts to a specific user.
Photo: Taekhan Yun
Learning through material and form
Clay, an affordable and easy-to-work material, was used to create the models. The miniature prototypes became the basis for the production of the final chairs, which were already realized by the designer himself.
Photo: Taekhan Yun
At the final stage, the children were again involved in the process. They painted the finished chairs with chalk, after which the surfaces were covered with acrylic varnish and a protective varnish. As a result, each object received an individual character and a bright, emotional palette.
Chair for Kids is an example of participatory design that combines learning, material experimentation, and collaborative creativity. Each chair is created according to the body of a specific child and reflects their imagination, character, and vision of form.
The project not only taught children the basics of design, but also showed that their ideas can be transformed into real objects capable of existing beyond a sheet of paper.
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