The Influence of Manufacturing on Design: Exploring the Nave Armchair

🛋️The design of the Nave Armchair was inspired by the challenge of creating a soft and organic seat cushion, leading to the development of a full collection of products.

🧵The upholstery process involved exploring different methods of turning corners and shaping the fabric, resulting in compound curves that added a unique aesthetic to the chair.

📐The construction of the chair frame was influenced by boat hulls and their efficient use of materials, with tube steel chosen for its durability and ability to be powder coated.

🗝️The D-profile on the front of the chair became a defining feature, directly influenced by the upholstery process and adding a sculptural element to the design.

🌍Collaboration and transparency with manufacturers and craftsmen played a significant role in the creation of the Nave Armchair, allowing for a unique and informed design.

What was the initial inspiration for the design of the Nave Armchair?

—The design process began with the challenge of creating a soft and organic seat cushion, which eventually led to the development of a full collection of products.

How was the upholstery process unique for the Nave Armchair?

—The upholstery process involved exploring different methods of turning corners and shaping the fabric, resulting in compound curves that added a unique aesthetic to the chair.

What materials were chosen for the construction of the chair frame?

—Tube steel was chosen for its durability and ability to be powder coated, with inspiration drawn from boat hulls and their efficient use of materials.

What is the significance of the D-profile on the front of the chair?

—The D-profile adds a defining feature to the chair, influenced directly by the upholstery process and adding a sculptural element to the overall design.

How did collaboration with manufacturers and craftsmen impact the design process?

—Collaboration and transparency with manufacturers and craftsmen played a significant role in the creation of the Nave Armchair, allowing for a unique and informed design.

00:02Introducing the topic of design process and manufacturing influence.

00:15The Nave Armchair started from the upholstery and evolved into a full collection of products.

01:14The upholstery process involved shaping the fabric to create compound curves.

02:00Exploring the pattern and construction of the fabric.

02:46The frame of the chair was inspired by boat hulls and made from tube steel.

03:33The D-profile on the front of the chair became a defining feature.

03:58The Nave Armchair was exhibited in Milan and further developed into a full collection.

04:25Collaboration with manufacturers and craftsmen played a crucial role in the design process.