Silver Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design · 2018
Children Papers Chair Drawing chair
- A' Design Award 2018 Silver Winner in Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design
- Awarded April 15, 2018
- CLIENT: Charlotte Friis Design Studio
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 33,481
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About Children Papers Chair Drawing chair
The Children Papers Chair rethinks the experience of drawing. It tells a story about the extensive use of paper. The child takes a seat on the paper roll and begins to draw. As the drawing extends in can be rolled on the back cylinder that will store all the drawings. The back support is executed in solid wood with a white lacquer. The paper rolls are held in place by a metal resort system that makes the paper rolling movement possible. It can be used by kids between the ages of three to eight. It can store drawings on 400 meters of paper.
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- Unique Properties
- The Children Papers Chair rethinks the experience of drawing. It becomes much more than a functional and decorative chair in the playroom, it becomes a memory collection device. It can be used by kids between the ages of three to eight. It can store their drawings on 400 meters of paper for a period of approximately five years.
The kids can use the chair standing facing the back support using it as a drawing board or the other way around, just drawing on the paper roll. The chair becomes a fun and interactive space in it's self. - Dimensions & Packaging
- Paper roll size diam. 370 mm
Back support 650*380*15 mm - Tags
- Children, Kids, Paper, Roll, Chair, Memories, Drawings
- Production Technology
- The back support is executed in solid wood with a white lacquer.
The paper rolls are held in place by a metal resort system that makes the paper rolling movement possible. The metal arms that hold the rolls have the length of 380 mm.
The first roll holds the dimension of 370 mm and the second depending on how much it was been drawn on. - Design Challenge
- The research challenge was finding a way to store the drawings that kids make in their childhood without losing them.
The creative design challenge was to designate the movement of the paper roll. - Project Duration
- The project was developed in Copenhagen and is currently exhibited within The Nordic Embassies in Berlin and after at the Victoria & Albert Museum of Childhood, London 2018.
- Operation Flow
- The child takes a seat on the paper roll and begins to draw. As the drawing extends in can be rolled on the back cylinder that will store all the drawings.
- Research
- The design gains depth from interacting with children and the parents desire to collect all the memories.
On a daily basis the child draws a lot and that leaves an impressive amount of drawings that probably will be thrown out. The chair is a response to that sad end. - Inspiration
- The Children Papers Chair was originally part of Storytelling Furniture, which documents subjects of daily life. The inspiration steams from a toilet roll, and the chair tells a story about our extensive use of paper.
- Image Credits
- Charlotte Friis
- Patents
- Charlotte Friis
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G0E22 ShopDesign Interview about Children Papers Chair Drawing chair
The chair is inspired by a toilet roll and the fact that the kid can design their own chair.
My main focus was to design something especially for children, which would also allow the kids to be creative and interact with it.
I would like to continue to exhibit the chair in museums around the world and possibly getting it into production.
I first came up with the idea in 2004 and developed the concept onto present date.
I made it to pursuit an inspiration, because the particular concept was to tell stories with furniture.
I indend to get it into production.
I was working with different furniture that told stories of everyday life, like stress, animal welfare, genetic manipulation, use of paper or recycling...
No, not really.
It was targeted for children.
It let's the kid feel creative and also appeals to the parents because they can store all the drawings.
It stands for a collection of all the drawings.
I used my hand and a pencil for the sketch, and later on AutoCAD.
It reinvents a way of drawing for kids.
The idea is my own, and I had a metal workshop to do the structure.
It's a basic frame work with simple a simple mechanism that has a spring that holds the paper roll into place.
No, it is not.
Figuring out a best position for the paper roll and movement of the paper as it was drawn on.
I was personally invited to participate by the A'Design Award.
I learned that giving the user a different experience when interacting with the object brings a lot of satisfaction.
I think the interview holds everything spot on!
Grand Interview about Children Papers Chair Drawing chair
Most of my concepts are mirror fragments/stories of life. The Children's Paper Chair draws inspiration of the toilet roll and it tells a story about the extensive use of paper. Despite recycling efforts, large amounts of paper still end up in landfills, where they decompose and release greenhouse gases. My design processes often start with changing the perception of normal objects into multi-functional ones. Childrens Paper Chair is designed through extensive research and the creation of full-scale models. The major design challenge was to designate the movement of the paper roll. The functional design and the meaning of art get blurred in the process.
The design gains depth from interacting with children and the parents desire to collect all the memories. On a daily basis the child draws a lot and that leaves an impressive amount of drawings that probably will be thrown out. The chair is a response to that sad end.
The Children Papers Chair was originally part of my concept Storytelling Furniture, which documents subjects of daily life. Therefore the chair was not meant to be only about technique, style and function. The design signals values and statements regarding our use of paper. As in art it is a surprising impetus for debate and discussion. This is archived by breaking the boundaries that define normal objects and reinterpret them with other ideas so they become multi functional. The drawing storage system evolved as a result of this process.
The back panel is inspired by glossy tiles in the bathroom in order to enhance the inherent communication.The kids can use the chair facing the back support using it as a drawing board or the other way around, just drawing on the paper roll. The paper is thick enough to prevent tearing when pulled in.
The Children Papers Chair rethinks the experience of drawing. It becomes much more than a functional and decorative chair in the playroom, it becomes a memory collection device. The chair becomes a fun and interactive space in itself.
The storage design was inspired by the numerous drawings created by my own children. The rolling mechanism was tested with them and during the final photoshoot to ensure the paper could be easily switched between drawings.
The research challenge focused on finding a solution to preserve children's drawings from their early years without losing them. The chair is designed to store up to 400 meters of paper, capturing approximately two years' worth of artwork. When unrolled, the paper strip reveals the gradual development of the child's drawing skills over time.
The Children Papers Chair reflects broader changes in our approach to children's furniture and creative spaces by emphasizing the integration of functionality, creativity, and emotional value. It addresses the growing recognition of the importance of enhancing children's creativity and development. By incorporating the ability to store and showcase a child's artistic journey, the chair contributes to a cultural shift towards valuing creativity and the sentimental aspects of childhood experiences.
The first roll measures 370 mm, while the size of the second roll varies based on how much paper has been used. Initially, I created a prototype with a visible spring system to test the paper's flow. In the final chair design, the spring is enclosed to prevent fingers from getting pinched.
I have recently committed to focusing on designing across form and function. My originality lies in blending the ordinary with the aesthetics of everyday objects, infusing them with an additional layer of meaning that reveals innovative new uses. This conceptual reimagining of items sets me apart from other designers, with the ultimate goal of bringing joy to the user.