YIN YANG
AIRPORT SEATING
YinYang was designed for an airport seating project. Through observing travellers at the airport, I was able to identify a number of unfulfilled needs and design opportunities.
I created a comfortable and multi-utility seating unit, which provides a private and discrete space for travellers as well as secure space for their luggage underneath the table and the seat. The side table and power sockets, as well as an optional top light aim to enhance airport waiting activities for travellers to make their waiting time more worthwhile.
PROCESS
QUALITATIVE USER RESEARCH
INSIGHTS
uninviting, cold
atmosphere
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uncomfortable, unergonomic seating
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not convenient,
not tailored for common waiting / travel activities
not enough
private space
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noisy & indiscreet
unsafe
COMMON WAITING ACTIVITIES
working,
watching movies
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reading
(book / kindle)
making
phone calls
INSIGHT
INSPIRATION
My main inspiration
were inviting, comforting,
soft forms and shapes,
which provide an opportunity for private, sociofugal
nooks.
lighting strip
for reading
aluminium border
for cleaning
laminate
(easy clean)
power socket
for charging
PET felt (soft but
water repellant)