STACKLAB (https://stacklab.ca/)

STACKLAB Felt Series (https://stacklab.ca/object/side-chair)​

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"The Felt Collection is a collaboration with two regional premium Merino wool manufacturers, one based in Toronto and the other in Upstate New York, as well as Toronto metal manufacturers and computer programmers. STACKLAB identified surplus off-cut and end-of-bolt felted wool that, when stored, occupy significant factory space for these manufacturers. In turn, they designed a computer aided system that makes productive (re)use of the off-cuts and end-of-bolt felt in the form of household furnishings. The collection includes benches, stools, side tables, and chairs. The Felt Collection has a distinct form logic that is unabashedly linked to efficiency and re-use."

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As an ongoing series, each order is custom in nature. I was responsible for creating digital mock ups and design proposals for each new product, along with die line files, fabrication assembly diagrams, and CAD renderings when needed. Working directly with the material suppliers is important, in order to maximize yield, and match cut files to the variable nature of the remnant or end of bolt material. 

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Throughout my time on this project we added 5 new variants to the product line. I managed the design development from the initial ideation sessions through to the prototype manufacturing, and experimentation. The final variations can be seen below, as well as on the STACKLAB website in further detail. 

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