How are seats designed?
6 February - 5 September 2010
Prototype school seat by students at Buckinghamshire New University (click image for larger version)
Designing a child's seat is a complex process. The brief will invariably raise important questions, such as 'Is it multi-functional?', 'Is it economical?' and 'Will it appeal to parents and school decision-makers as well as to children?'.
How are seats designed?, a display to complement major exhibition Sit Down, shows how Furniture Design & Technology students from Buckinghamshire New University have responded to Ercol's challenging brief for a functional and original child's school seat.
As part of the display, Ercol have produced prototypes of the students' designs, which Museum visitors are invited to try out, giving their verdict on style, comfort, form and function.
Supported by Ercol Furniture Ltd and New Bucks University
Ercol
"Design has always been at the heart of Ercol – design for comfort, design for function, design for beauty. As well as our in-house design team, we commission some of the best in British design talent, to bring you some outstanding furniture."
Buckinghamshire New University
"Our vision at Bucks New University is to be a university that makes a significant social and economic contribution to the local region, while building a national reputation for our work and achieving international recognition for our specialist areas of expertise."
