Urban: A Modular Seating System. Ready-to-Assemble (RTA) Sofa Designed by Tina Kao & Sheila Tse

Urban: A Modular Seating System

Product: Modular, ready-to-assemble and flat pack sofa
ottoman transforms to a chair
cork flat surface accesory

Industrial Designers: Tina C. Kao and Sheila T. Tse
Year: September 2009 - April 2010
Camera-man and film-editor: Nabil Lam
Vancouver, British Columbia

Sofa Description:

Living spaces are becoming smaller and more costly. The living room is the heart of the home and the couch is the biggest piece of furniture in the living room. The Urban sofa reinvents the functionality of a modern sofa. Taking into consideration the longevity and sustainability of a sofa, the Urban sofa is a practical solution which allows the user to configure their seating system according to their different scenarios and needs.

Our goal is to create a better everyday living experience for people by providing affordable and efficient home furniture. One of the main criteria of the project is to decrease the size of the sofa for shipping and ease home moving. We have resolved that by creating a new way to construct the seating system, we are offering a new consumer experience and the ability to change and adapt to different living spaces.

Furniture design is a long process, from the inner structure to the outer design. We believe that a good design is a combination of an appealing visual form and an underlying practical purpose. This philosophy combines business, people and technology in generating an innovative and functional solution.

Find me on:
Official Website: www.tinakaodesign.com (underconstruction - keep updated)
Twitter: Coming Soon
Facebook: Comming Soon

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