Concept

A creative and engaged product and visual communication designer with a passion for creating functional, aesthetic, and innovative solutions. She effectively combines conceptual thinking with attention to detail and user needs. She has also built her professional experience in interior design, where she was responsible for preparing concepts and visualizations, working directly with clients to analyze their expectations. Proficient in market trend analysis and adapting designs to the changing needs of consumers. She has experience working both independently and in teams, effectively communicating design ideas. Focused on growth and open to new technologies and materials, she continuously seeks inspiration and hones her skills.

Product supporting the functioning of short-statured individuals in the apartment

Functionality

The stool has been designed as a functional solution to facilitate access to higher spaces in the apartment. The interior of the steps has been utilized as storage space – pull-out baskets on rails have been implemented, allowing easy access to the stored items.

CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS

Structural frame

The object's skeleton is made of steel pipe with a diameter of 12 mm. The front legs, along with the internal bend, have been designed as elements perpendicular to the base, while the rear legs are tilted at an angle and extended 40 mm beyond the outline of the seat. This approach increases the support area, which translates to better stability and minimizes the risk of the structure tipping over when the edges are loaded. The object has also been tested for user ergonomics, allowing for the optimization of the tilt angle and seat height to ensure comfort and safety.

Baskets

The baskets are made of cut-and-drawn mesh, which ensures they are lightweight while maintaining adequate rigidity. They are suspended on rails designed in reference to step guides. These rails are made from a steel rod with a diameter of 2 mm, which extends from the front of the step and leads towards its rear, creating a support line that allows for smooth movement of the basket.

The step extension mechanism is based on sliding guides with a channel profile and an additional, screw-mounted element in the form of a short clamp that ensures the stabilization of the entire system.

The guides are designed with a five-millimeter slope, allowing the steps to smoothly descend to the ground during extension, minimizing resistance and protecting the surface from damage.

PORTFOLIO

Dominika Rudnicka

Bachelor's diploma