Step Stool for Wood Workers
Time: 4 weeks
Materials: Multi-Ply
Focus: woodworking, research, user-centered design Over the summer, I designed step stools specifically for woodworkers who found existing options either unattractive or impractical. My bosses wanted something both functional and aesthetically pleasing, made from scrap plywood and CNC-friendly. I designed multiple prototypes, and all are used and enjoyed in the workshop.
I began by sketches lots of different step stools
After discussion with woodworkers, I settled on 6 initial ideas
I chose 2 stools to prototype from the 6 ideas, and then created a second version of my bosses’ favorite to improve stability