wing fung ng: changeable

‘changeable’

upon observing the limited living spaces in households of metropolitan cities like hong kong, chinese-german product designer wing fung ng has developed ‘changeable’, a coffee table that can be transformed very easily into a chair. in many cases, a small habitable area of just 10 sqm has to serve as both a living room and dining room, thus, the space saving feature of  ‘changeable’ allows users to adopt this furniture design to various occasions and purposes.

‘changeable’ as a coffee table

transformation process

shelving compartment under the seat

initially soaked, the laminated wood veneer is later bent into shape with the help of vacuum press

slicing of veneer panels

vacuum sack

wood finalized into seating shape

polishing of wood veneer

handling form

rounded metal elements are added to support the shelving compartment underneath

added felt cover over top of the seating unit

‘changeable’ was showcased during DMY international design festival berlin 2010