Micka Dela Cruz

micka dela cruz

micka dela cruz

micka dela cruz

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the lift chair redesigned to bring

people together in the dining room.

the lift chair redesigned to bring

people together in the dining room.

duration: 12 weeks

skills: rapid ideation and prototyping, woodwork

duration: 12 weeks

skills: rapid ideation and prototyping, woodwork

a lift chair designed to solve the sit-to-stand dilemma

for those affected with osteoarthritis and aging bodies.

A lift chair designed to support the sit-to-stand dilemma for those affected with osteoarthritis and aging bodies.

A lift chair designed to support the sit-to-stand dilemma for those affected with osteoarthritis and aging bodies.

why a lift chair?

osteoarthritis affects 10-13% of those aged 60 and older, additionally 1 in 4 adults experience frequent knee pain.

lift chairs are designed with a motorized mechanism that tilts forward to assist the user move safely during a sit-to-stand motion.

why a lift chair?

osteoarthritis affects 10-13% of those aged 60 and older, additionally 1 in 4 adults experience frequent knee pain.

lift chairs are designed with a motorized mechanism that tilts forward to assist the user move safely during a sit-to-stand motion.

why a lift chair?

osteoarthritis affects 10-13% of those aged 60 and older, additionally 1 in 4 adults experience frequent knee pain.

lift chairs are designed with a motorized mechanism that tilts forward to assist the user move safely during a sit-to-stand motion.

why a lift chair?

osteoarthritis affects 10-13% of those aged 60 and older, additionally 1 in 4 adults experience frequent knee pain.

lift chairs are designed with a motorized mechanism that tilts forward to assist the user move safely during a sit-to-stand motion.

why a lift chair?

osteoarthritis affects 10-13% of those aged 60 and older, additionally 1 in 4 adults experience frequent knee pain.

lift chairs are designed with a motorized mechanism that tilts forward to assist the user move safely during a sit-to-stand motion.

why a lift chair?

osteoarthritis affects 10-13% of those aged 60 and older, additionally 1 in 4 adults experience frequent knee pain.

lift chairs are designed with a motorized mechanism that tilts forward to assist the user move safely during a sit-to-stand motion.

the solution

the solution

while traditional lift chairs are known to be confined to the living room, there is an opportunity to integrate the sit-to-stand mechanism in the social environment of a dining room.

while traditional lift chairs are known to be confined to the living room, there is an opportunity to integrate the sit-to-stand mechanism in the social environment of a dining room.

the solution

while traditional lift chairs are confined to only the living room, there is an opportunity to integrate the sit-to-stand mechanism in the social environment of a dining room.

a thinner profile which follows the natural bend of the user's fingers, essentially focusing on the weight directly down the connection point of the front legs

geometric

modern

vernacular

resting state

the seat will always be resting at a 45 angle until user initiates contact with the seat. a slight overhang at the end of the armrests is added for extra user support

assisting the user

sit-to-stand mechanism operates as the user begins to sit down. the seat will automatically move down gradually, following the movements of the user

in use

while the chair is in use, it will remain locked into place to ensure security between the chair and user

after use

as the user begins to stand up, the seat gradually lifts up assisting the user in the sit-to-stand motion

build plan

the appearance model was only built to see the general form, meaning this was not a functional model.

additionally, this model was scaled 1:4 and printed using wood PLA scaled at 1:10.

build plan

the appearance model was only built to see the general form, meaning this was not a functional model.

additionally, this model was scaled 1:4 and printed using wood PLA scaled at 1:10.

build plan

the appearance model was only built to see the general form, meaning this was not a functional model.

additionally, this model was scaled 1:4 and printed using wood PLA scaled at 1:10.

let’s get in touch!
let’s get in touch!

hello@mickadesigns.com

408 275 5371

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hello@mickadesigns.com

408 275 5371