Inflatable
Seat.
The aim of the ‘Inflatable’ project was to develop a center seat conversion that has an equal aesthetic and function as a high-end floor console. The focus lies on creating a unique function with seamless transitioning that separates it from the rest of the market and is appealing to a variety of consumers. The conversion from a middle seat into a floor console should be different to a traditional bench type transition.
The main purpose is that the seat can achieve its goal by holding a body comfortably and can transform into a floor console, that looks like a floor console in a car without the stretched final position.
The inflatable seat is shaped to be as compact as possible as a center console and only develops into a full ergonomically shaped seat when unfolded. The backrest and seat is divided into different zones. There are silicone chambers that inflate to a seat padding and areas that work as integrated ventilation and heating.
Making Of.
Team.
Design:
Beatrice Müller, Beatriz Lobao, Yomi Ajani, Lea Randebrock
with the support of: Denitsa Koleva
Animation:
Ivo Pek
Prototyping:
Yomi Ajani, Tobias Winnen
Partners:
Stratasys