Coat Tree

modular coat rack

Project Intent

5 Week project, creating a simple furniture piece with the use of only wood and joinery techniques

Demographic

A young adult who moves frequently

Skills

Sketching

Model Making

Fusion 360

Woodworking


Low Fidelity Models

Feedback

Explore joinery options to improve stability

Floating tenons

Domino

Lamination

Review proportions for visual appeal

40:60 golden ration

Rule of thirds

Full Scale Model

Material

Full scale model made in Douglas fir. Held together with domino joints and lamination.


Modular test succeeded


Hooks confirmed to hold weight of, at most, an everyday bag

Final

Red Oak

Laminated, removable shelfs


Laminated hooks


Domino jointed shelf support and shelf back

Ideation