I was part of the design team for the Chair of the Future. We created a chair that is a reminder of the three pillars of sustainability: economic, social and ecological. This message is reflected in the chosen materials and shape of the chair, inspired by the TU/E logo. The chair was presented to the TU/e Executive Board and all other university leaders at the opening of the academic year together with a statement and video. With the chair, we want to remind and encourage our university leadership that a sustainable future should always be considered and “have a seat at the decision-making table”.
Type of project: Extracurricular project
Duration: Summer break, 5 months
Work type: Group work
Recognition: Presented at Opening of Acadamic year 23-24 and exhibited at Dutch Design week 2025 and in the Green Room at TU/e
Methods used: Sustainable and innovative materials, Design for communication, Stakeholder management, Prototyping, Interdisciplinary teamwork
Partners: Go Green Office and TU/e Innovation Space
Low-fidelity prototypes and sketches to determine shape
3D models of shape, wooden prototype and final aluminium frame
