The inspirational and moving film about what Adaptive Design does using such a simple material is truly a must see! It merges human ingenuity with community and service, by designing innovative and clever furniture and adaptations for children and adults with special needs and physical disabilities. It's also sustainable and eco-friendly for our environment!
On Wednesday we visited Ms. Amanda and Ms. Leron and the PYP 1 and 2 students. We interviewed them asking what they needed and wanted for chairs. The chairs they have currently are comfortable but too heavy for the students to move them. They have 2 smaller wooden chairs which they like, but wished there were more curved edges. Our Design Students took measurements, asked a lot of good questions and are currently designing a chair for their clients. When construction is finished, PYP 1 and 2 students will paint them!
Watch it here!
Among The Giants from Adaptive Design on Vimeo.
A quick search online uncovered an amazing library of interesting resources for cardboard design furniture.
Some more links of designers and their designs using cardboard:
- http://www.leokempf.com/
- http://www.gilesmiller.com/products.html
- http://www.innovativecardboard.com/
- cardboard rooms! http://inhabitat.com/2007/04/18/cardboard-rooms/
- http://www.crookedbrains.net/2009/01/furniture.html
- http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-shelf-for-groceries/
- http://www.designboom.com/cardboard3.html
- http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/03/cardboard-furniture.php
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