CARRIER
To create a 3D-printed stool that translates the compact utility and emotional attachment of car interiors into a domestic object; combining structure, storage, and mobility through DFAM principles, efficient packaging, and modular design.
3D Printed Stool Design
inspiration
The competition prompt was to design a 3D-printed stool reflecting Detroit’s automotive legacy. To move beyond clichés, I drew inspiration from the everyday experience of car interiors, translating their familiar qualities into the form of a stool.
ideation process
The design process focused on exploring forms that met all key requirements, Specifically, flat-packability and structural strength, even when 3D printed.
design submission 1
Design 1 focused heavily on utilitarian aesthetics, emphasizing function driven form inspired by the spatial logic of automotive interiors.
seat height
Seating component references steering wheel and column.Height adjustable from 15.75” to 18.
spatial logic
Inspired by the spatial logic of car interiors
packaging
Ships flat with recycled pulp fiber and cardboard packaging,
design submission 2
The second design reflected the judges’ feedback by introducing a more elegant aesthetic and improved assembly. It maintained simplicity while achieving a refined look that suits a wider range of spaces.
Carrier ships flat with recycled pulp fiber packaging that securely cradles each component. Careful layouts and minimal materials deliver both shipping efficiency and a refined, intentional unboxing experience.
flat pack
IDC 2025 Design Competition
The Carrier project was submitted to the IDC 2025 Design Competition, where I was honored to receive the Silver Prize (2nd Place) in the Layer Logic category, selected from over 100 applicants worldwide.
