Design and Conceptualization of a Chair
A course by Christian Vivanco , Industrial Designer
Joined April 2009
Learn the secrets behind the design of a functional and aesthetically pleasing chair
Learn the secrets behind the design of a functional and aesthetically pleasing chair
Joined April 2009
While it often goes unnoticed, the design behind a simple chair brings together a wealth of ideas that have been refined over thousands of years. When we sit down, we exchange stories, share moments, and learn. That's why it's so important that a chair is comfortable.
In this course, Mexican industrial designer Christian Vivanco shares very specific knowledge and advice on chair design that he has accumulated throughout his professional career. Learn its history, where it comes from, its types and styles, as well as specific advice to not fail in the attempt to design a chair.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 14 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (75)
- 2,294 students
- 14 lessons (1h 15m)
- 14 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design a chair by applying the advice and data shared during the course. The objective is to develop it at the model level, going through sketches, general plans, models, and 3D renders.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is ideal for industrial designers, interior designers, creatives, and furniture design fans.
Requirements and materials
For this course it is not necessary to have any kind of skills or talent; you will only need the curiosity to learn and the design tools you feel more comfortable using.
Reviews
A course by Christian Vivanco
Christian Vivanco is an Industrial Designer specialized in furniture and lighting design and his work has been exhibited in the most important design capitals of the world, such as the Salone del Mobile in Milan, Maison & Objet in Paris, I.C.F.F. in New York, Tokyo Design Week, and the London Design Museum, among others.
During his 10-year professional career, he has had the opportunity to participate in projects in Colombia, Chile, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, and the United States.
In 2018 he was invited by WeWork to curate and design the furniture used in their offices in Mexico and Latin America, and had the opportunity to design pieces of furniture that today are used in more than 40 buildings in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Chile, and Costa Rica.
Content
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U1
Who, what, why?
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Presentation
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My Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Understanding the chair
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Before we begin - What is a chair?
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What are the components of a chair?
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9 dimensions and 33 tips to design a good chair
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U3
Case Study: Camelia Rest Chair
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Project context
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Study the typology of the chair
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The design concept
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U4
Specification and prototype
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Sketch and explore, fearless
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Size and refine your design
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Change media. From the sketch to the model, the model, the plan
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The importance of workshop work
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From prototype to product
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FP
Final project
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Secrets to Designing a Chair
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
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FAQs
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All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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meruj.rabiei
Plusa good course to start from.
afonsopessanha
Uma excelente introdução ao design de uma cadeira, com muitos exemplos de cadeiras icónicas ao longo dos anos e dicas úteis. Gostei muito do case study, a cadeira Camelia, da autoria do formador, que nos dá insights importantes sobre no momento da prototipagem e dificuldades encontradas ao longo do processo de desenvolvimento. Nenhum dos módulos é demasiado extenso e tem a informação necessária para ser suficientemente inspirador.
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carolinasbalchiero
Gostei do curso. Só é preciso ter conhecimento prévio antes sobre algum software de modelagem 3D para você fazer sua cadeira. Ainda bem que eu tinha. Recomendo o outro curso do Christian que ele explica o Rhino, muito bom! Os dois cursos se complementam.
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mikkesiller
Buen curso de bases para diseñar mobiliario.
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taniaa_torres
El curso 'Diseño y Conceptualización de una Silla' ha sido una experiencia excepcional para mí. Como estudiante de Diseño Industrial con un profundo interés en el mundo de las sillas y el mobiliario, este curso ha superado mis expectativas. A través de un enfoque integral, el curso abordó no solo el diseño estético de las sillas, sino también su funcionalidad, ergonomía y los fundamentos detrás de ellas.
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