viktor matic: 'zipit' chair
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viktor matic: 'zipit' chair
the separate components of 'zipit'
image courtesy of viktor matic
viktor matic's prototype 'zipit' chair comes as a low-cost, 'do-it-yourself' kit.
wooden braces, cardboard seat and backrest cushions come as separate components,
whose connections are fixed with cheap and adjustable zip-ties.
the wooden frame held by zip-ties
image courtesy of viktor matic
connecting the components with the zip-ties
image courtesy of viktor matic
image courtesy of viktor matic
'zipit' can withstand the weight of an individual standing upon it
image courtesy of viktor matic
a completed chair
image courtesy of viktor matic
zip-tie details in the back
image courtesy of viktor matic
image courtesy of viktor matic
detail of a zip-tie supporting the chair's backrest to the wooden brace
image courtesy of viktor matic
image courtesy of viktor matic
detail of the low-key fasteners
image courtesy of viktor matic
From his website:
"if i am lucky i will not become the worst graphic or product designer in the world."
If he's lucky.
But then, he doesn't use capitals in text, so who knows!
"if i am lucky i will not become the worst graphic or product designer in the world."
If he's lucky.
But then, he doesn't use capitals in text, so who knows!
Don 07.04.09
i don't know - not only that this definetly a very little durable means of connecting pieces of wood, it's not reusable either. what's the point in not using glue or screws? even the extra cost compared to zip ties would be negligeable.
niq 07.04.09
Rip-off of outofstock's 'naked chair'.. agree with niq..
scott 07.04.09
its great,
Alex 07.06.09
The 'Naked Chair' is really decent solution... I've once employ ties cables as joinery experiment in my RAW Chair ... for this pieces, if the jointing details is correct... I presume it would durable enough... the ties can be reusable, but since it Nylon66 you wouldn't be easily to recycle it...
roosydinharis 07.06.09
Hey roosydinharis, I actually tested your RAW Chair at the IMM Cologne 2008 and it slanted to one side and collapsed. Have you considered that securing 2 tube-profile's together with cable-tie would be stable?
Perhaps you and Mr Matic can team up to become almost one competent designer.
Perhaps you and Mr Matic can team up to become almost one competent designer.
Chris D. 07.06.09
Oh sorry I didn't see that you described yourself as "Industrial Designer Wannabe" on your site. I apologize. Please consider my previous comment void.
Chris D. 07.06.09
Inside out backpack not included..
Troy H. 07.06.09
@ Chris D
Hi, yes the RAW Chair project is just a flaw... it should be strengthened with some dowel first, but didn't have time & budget, the whole design just didn't work either... let say its just for play...
Outside there tons of collapsed idea everyday... so I don't know, someone might learn something from them...
P.S: Since its really hard to be a really competence industrial designer with my skill, I'll updated my so called blog A.S.A.P & start to sell bananas...
Hi, yes the RAW Chair project is just a flaw... it should be strengthened with some dowel first, but didn't have time & budget, the whole design just didn't work either... let say its just for play...
Outside there tons of collapsed idea everyday... so I don't know, someone might learn something from them...
P.S: Since its really hard to be a really competence industrial designer with my skill, I'll updated my so called blog A.S.A.P & start to sell bananas...
roosydinharis 07.07.09
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