The Step
The requirements for common household items need to evolve with the change of lifestyle demands. As the proportions of apartment housing in Australia are decreasing, furniture is now required to have a smaller footprint in the house when not in use.
With an easy flick of the wrist, The Step will fold into a neat little step stool. Designed to be light weight and thin, it is the perfect step stool for any apartment or tight space.
The creation of 'The Step' was a response to the challenge of re-imagining the mundane, transforming it into something of lasting value. Whether that value stemmed from sentimental attachment, meticulous material selection, or another source, it was an open canvas for exploration.
During the ideation process, the concept of designing an elegant flatpack step stool emerged. As I delved into the intricacies of its design and the materials required, I stumbled upon carbon fiber and Kevlar. This marked my initial encounter with these remarkable materials and ignited my fascination with them.
Leveraging the exceptional strength of carbon fiber and the flexibility of Kevlar, I succeeded in crafting a step stool with the remarkable ability to support over 100kg while weighing a mere 818g, a remarkable 182g less than a kilogram! Its lightweight and slim profile allow it to be conveniently stored on the side of a countertop, beside the refrigerator, or discreetly on the back of a door.