Design Portfolio_Chelsea M Lee |
Boxed Furniture
Independent Exploration Spring 2009 This project is an investigation of the Ikea mentality, the idea that everything one needs to put together a piece of furniture is contained in its original packaging. In this case, the package is a plywood box sized to fit in a SUV trunk, and the furniture is an entire bedroom set. The bedroom set includes a desk, drawers, shelves, a bed, wardrobe and two storage ottomans which can all be assembled in about 15 minutes without need of tools. Such a furniture piece facilitates frequent relocation and is a compact alternative to conventional furnishings. |