Name: Jordan (20–35 years old)
Occupation: Art student, emerging artist, or creative professional
Lifestyle: Urban dweller, often working in shared or compact studio spaces
Personality & Preferences:
Values functionality and furniture
Environmentally conscious, preferring sustainable materials
Appreciates minimalist and modern design aesthetics
Seeks furniture that compliments their creative process without causing clutter
Needs & Motivations:
Requires a high comfortable seating position
Looks for durable furniture that can withstand the rigors of daily artistic use
Pain Points Addressed by Art Stool:
Desire for sustainable, eco-friendly furniture options
Challenges in finding affordable yet stylish studio furniture
Project overview: Design and build a simple furniture piece using only traditional wood joinery.
Project length: 5 weeks
Skills utilized: Sketching, Procreate, Fusion 360, Model Making, Keyshot, Woodworking
Render of final design in Procreate
CAD Modeling
Model and technical drawing in Fusion 360
Renders in Keyshot
Prototypes
Small scale initial model in basswood and full scale prototype in pine
Prepping the Final
Assembly and Finishing
Joined together using a domino joiner and wood glue, finished in Osmo Oil
Finished Product
