CeCe Side Table
CeCe is a range of small furniture items inspired by the creation of structure from a flat sheet. The design evolved through iterative prototyping of living hinges, in paper and plastics until I discovered ACM (Aluminium Composite Materials).
The properties afforded by the ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) mean that you can manufacture thin profile materials into nets of single component products can be assembled remotely with no tools and also occupy minimal space. So much so, that you can fit 266 CeCe Side Tables in a volume of 1m³.
The reductive approach to the manufacturing processes through the use of the CNC means that all of the machining for one CeCe side table can be done in 18 minutes. The CNC also means the yield from each stock sheet is maximised as the complex cuts and grooves are machined without error. The small offcut at the end of a 2440x1220mm sheet can be used for a shelf. This reduces costs associated with manufacture also.
Sticky Coffee Table
Sticky is a joinery system that makes flatpack furniture quicker and easier to assemble.
The joinery system takes advantage of the unique opportunities presented by Velcro and its properties, meaning complicated and unnecessary knock down fittings and tools for assembly are eliminated. Celebrating the joint as a detail elevates the product and has a nostalgic element that is relatable to most.
The mechanism itself provides the user with direct tactile feedback, reassuring them that the furniture is secure and makes for an enjoyable experience.
