The Wheeler School Chair is a seat designed for elementary school students who struggle with hyperactivity disorders. This kinetic piece of furniture offers a limited range of rocking motion, which is intended to keep students attentive and engaged during class activities.
In 2015, the project began as a partnership with the Wheeler School in Providence, Rhode Island. A series of 1:1 mock ups were created for kindergarten students to test during their group work and daily presentations. Throughout the design process, feedback was collected from students, faculty, and an occupational therapist to further understand the relationship between classroom furniture and student behavior.
The newest iteration of the Wheeler School Chair carefully considers natural materials, simple construction, and efficient production methods. Both of the chair’s legs are made of laminated ash wood, which can be manufactured from a single mold. The seat is okoume marine plywood with ash veneer.
In 2015, the project began as a partnership with the Wheeler School in Providence, Rhode Island. A series of 1:1 mock ups were created for kindergarten students to test during their group work and daily presentations. Throughout the design process, feedback was collected from students, faculty, and an occupational therapist to further understand the relationship between classroom furniture and student behavior.
The newest iteration of the Wheeler School Chair carefully considers natural materials, simple construction, and efficient production methods. Both of the chair’s legs are made of laminated ash wood, which can be manufactured from a single mold. The seat is okoume marine plywood with ash veneer.
