Training Chair

A mobile training chair for flexible learning, workshop and discussion environments. Seating, a work surface and personal storage are combined within one lightweight, movable structure.

Presentation visual of a discussion circle with several mobile Training Chairs.
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Structure & Form Development

The Training Chair was partly inspired by the construction of supermarket shopping carts. Their lightweight wire-frame structure, mobility and space-efficient arrangement were translated into a mobile seating concept for learning and workshop environments. Different frame geometries were then explored to integrate seating, a work surface and personal storage into one coherent structure.

Sketches of different frame geometries above two rendered views of the Training Chair.
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Integrated Work Surface

The work surface is integrated into the side frame and transitions between stored and usable positions. It provides a temporary surface for writing and training activities when needed.

Large view of the integrated work surface with three smaller views of its positions.
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Personal Storage

An open wire basket accommodates personal materials or bags. The illustrated states show the relationship between accessible storage and a more compact position.

Two views of the open wire basket for personal belongings.
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Flexible Group Use

The caster-based structure allows chairs to be repositioned for different learning, workshop and discussion arrangements.

Multiple Training Chairs arranged in a circular group configuration.
Multiple Training Chairs in an open group arrangement viewed from above.
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Compact Nesting

The frame geometry allows multiple chairs to nest closely together, supporting compact storage and quick redistribution within a space.

Side view of multiple Training Chairs nested closely together.
Presentation visual of a discussion arrangement with several Training Chairs viewed from above.