Chair Competition

How is the Assigned Activity Interpreted?
  In my project observe is defined as to watch or be present without participating actively. It is to be or become aware of something, especially through careful and directed attention. Everyone observes throughout the course of the day- their surroundings, other people, personal items. The person using the chair is observing in a coffee shop; therefore, the chair is intended to comfortably support the users body weight.

Folding Methods Research
  The chair has a folding function, in which it completely folds into itself. The folding aspect of the chair provides a value to the users. It allows the users to easily store and move the chair when it is not in use.

Persona
  The chair is of value to the user, because it provides a more comfortable seating back than typical wooden coffee shop chairs. Many coffee shops have couches and chairs. It appears that more thought was put into the couches, which are extremely comfortable and are usually taken, than the stiff wooden chairs at the tables.  It also completely folds up so that when some coffee shops have open mic nights or other events, they can easily remove the chairs.

Aesthetics
  The scheme for the design of the chair centers around the backrest. The seating backing takes into account the fact that people typically lean back in their seats. The chair allows the person to lean back a bit.  The chair sort of resembles typical coffee shop chairs; however, the complete folding aspect separates the chair from others.