Bend, break, and learn

A continuing study of how failure can lead to success. Through previous attempts to design a chair, I developed a method of bending plywood using Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) routing. This method resulted in a flexible surface that was easy to bend but difficult to combine with the structural elements necessary for a chair. Unable to resolve the issues at the time, I continued to use my method of bending plywood to create a set of lamps, a side table and stacking stools. The additional fabrication experience gave me the confidence needed to return to the original chair, re-evaluating the shape of the chair back and the overall structure. The final iteration of the chair is complete in a sense; however, I may never feel completely satisfied with the results.