THINK #16 MANUFACTURING 101:
Lounge Chair, Andrew Morrison
& Bruce Hannah for Knoll 1971
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Design for Assembly
Lounge chair based on how it is assembled. Again very few parts, 6 this time, but they are multiples. 1- 2 identical side frames, 2- 2 identical aluminum extrusions for the stretchers, 3- 2 identical cushions that slide into the stretchers and simultaneously close and attach the cushions. |
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Design for Disassembly
The easy chair: 5 basic parts: 1-An upper frame that includes the arm and seat support, 2-A swivel base, 3-A back cushion, 4 A seat cushion, 5 A tilt mechanism with height adjustment. One size for all, or at least one style for all. Designing products to come apart easily can influence what they look like. |
Office Chair, Andrew Morrison
& Bruce Hannah for Knoll 1973
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