Meta Stool

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M E T A

In the second semester of my studies at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, we received an intense project in which we had to design a stool. The task was progressing along four main directives, which had to be met. The stools had to be designed in a way that they could be disassembled and put together, we had to use interesting material combinations and we had to use special joints and of course there was a very important aspect that is to bear the weight of the designer of the stool. In addition to these aspects, we had received a completely free hand.

The concept of my stool is based on the phase of transition and its name 'Meta' also comes from here. By being able to sit down, the opportunity of a long-lasting activity is created. It is a means of reception, creation and sustenance of constancy. By understanding this, I was provided with the opportunity to recreate the concept, which has been realized in an object. The change and the constant adaptation to it create the phase of transition with which the Meta stool maintains the dynamism of the seating. Finding the perfect sitting position among the imperfect creates the feeling of 'metamorphosis'.

The GIF above shows the subtle movement and rotation that leads my original idea into the final design.

Meta's exterior is absorbed by the transience. The beech beams fit into the open and closed positions. As crossing the beams, the metal legs fix this state.

The state of the 'metaphase' is visually fixed, not towards any of the end states, thus counteracting the dynamism of being seated. A contrast can be seen in the shape of the seat and that of the legs too, thus enhancing the properties of each other.