Kiddo

Kiddo

The Kiddo seat was inspired by the idea that play is too often seen as something reserved only for children. Yet play is fundamental to growth, creativity, and wellbeing at every age.

This design reimagines an everyday object as an invitation to playfulness — blending function with joy. By encouraging moments of creativity and relaxation, Kiddo reminds us that play is not a distraction from life, but an essential part of it.

  • Sketches

  • Box Ideations

  • Final Seat Drawing

The Design Process!

After receiving feedback on the entrance and exit design, I immediately began rapid prototyping to explore improvements. Through iterative testing with both children and adults, I refined the form to balance functionality with playful aesthetics. The final design enhances engagement while staying true to Kiddo’s quirky essence — creating an experience that is both inviting and user-friendly.

A 3D model of a colorful, cubic structure with an octagonal cutout in the center and colored panels on the sides, with a transparent section on one side, shown next to a sketch of a person using a pencil or pen.
Small wooden box with a hexagonal cutout on one side, assembled with interlocking tabs.

The Kiddo chair draws inspiration from childhood construction toys like Lincoln Logs, transforming furniture into a playful puzzle. Designed as an exploded view, it highlights the joy of assembly while nodding to nostalgia through its form and material choices.

By blending interactive construction with everyday function, Kiddo turns seating into more than a static object — it becomes an experience of play, memory, and imagination for users of all ages.

A partially assembled wooden miniature house model with an open front, interior space, and a small attached porch or step.
Disassembled wooden and plastic components of a cabinet or shelf with various colored panels and wooden slats.

Technicals

The technical drawings for the Kiddo chair capture both the precision and playfulness of the design. Detailed measurements and carefully calculated angles ensure comfort and functionality, while the curved forms emphasize its whimsical, human-centered intent.

These drawings serve as a bridge between concept and production — providing a clear guide for manufacturing while preserving the creativity and character that make Kiddo unique. They highlight how technical rigor and playful design can coexist to create a piece that is both functional and full of personality.

Technical drawing of a rectangular metal back wall panel with measurements, including a front view, top view, side view, and isometric view.
Technical drawing of a mechanical part with dimensions, including top, front, side, and isometric views, labeled with measurements for length, width, and height.
Technical drawing of a rectangular metal slat with dimensions 30 inches long and 1.4 inches wide, showing front, side, top, and isometric views.
Technical drawing of a rectangular object with detailed measurements, including front, top, and isometric views, from a digital surface modeling project.
Technical drawing of a rectangular metal plate with various cutouts and slots, showing multiple views and dimensions, labeled as part of a digital surface modeling project.
A 3D computer-aided design of a small, box-shaped structure with a hexagon-shaped window on the front and a handle or latch on the side, created in SOLIDWORKS software.