3D Modeling, Wood Making
“Xom” in Vietnamese means a squat sitting position, which is 'xổm' in 'ngồi xổm.' When you change the punctuation of "Xom" also means 'xôm' in 'xôm tụ,' a group of people gathering and enjoying their time together.
XOM is a set of furniture that mimic the very common table and chair in Vietnam. I wanted to recreate this type of furniture to celebrate good memories with my family and friends in Vietnam. This squat sitting furniture set increases the sense of intimacy for the users, as they sit closer and bend over to talk to each others.
FINAL prototype
Chair prototype
Table prototype
DESIGN PROCESS
INSPIRATION
Most of my quality time in Vietnam happened on the street.
I remember sharing desserts with my classmate after school, eating noodle with my father late at night after my dancing performance, or having steak on my first date in high school. Every memories above happened on the street, at a set of furniture that force you to squat and sit close to your accompany. The intimacy of sitting close to your loved one to share meal, gives me a kind of closeness that is as closed as a hug.
Most of my quality time in Vietnam happened on the street.
I remember sharing desserts with my classmate after school, eating noodle with my father late at night after my dancing performance, or having steak on my first date in high school. Every memories above happened on the street, at a set of furniture that force you to squat and sit close to your accompany. The intimacy of sitting close to your loved one to share meal, gives me a kind of closeness that is as closed as a hug.
Squat sitting furniture appears almost everywhere
on the sidewalk of Vietnam.
on the sidewalk of Vietnam.
Me and my cousin squat sitting
and eating tofu dessert in Saigon, Vietnam
and eating tofu dessert in Saigon, Vietnam
SKETCHES and prototype
Making prototype with cardboard to visualize the form and the stability of chair. I then calculate the size of XOM to achieve the squat sitting position when the user use it.
Making prototype with cardboard to visualize the form and the stability of chair. I then calculate the size of XOM to achieve the squat sitting position when the user use it.
3D DESIGN
Modeling XOM design using Rhinoceros 3D Program
Playing with the variety of table top shapes, I picked the "M" curve to maximized arrangement options for XOM.
Modeling XOM design using Rhinoceros 3D Program
Playing with the variety of table top shapes, I picked the "M" curve to maximized arrangement options for XOM.
CNC PROCESS & Wood-WoKING
Arranging XOM pieces on a piece of wood to maximize the wood usage, I then use CNC to achieve and clean and consistent cuts for the furniture pieces. Then I bring the pieces and sanded the tabs for better fitting
Arranging XOM pieces on a piece of wood to maximize the wood usage, I then use CNC to achieve and clean and consistent cuts for the furniture pieces. Then I bring the pieces and sanded the tabs for better fitting
REFLECTION
Through this project, I acquired new skills in 3D design and woodworking. This experience nurtures my confidence in learning design principles and the importance of engineering in 3D modeling. Additionally, XOM provided a unique opportunity for me to articulate my personal narratives through a different medium.
I extend my sincere gratitude to Professor Sophia Brueckner for her guidance, Mike Vitale for his patient responses to my frequent inquiries, the Digifab 3D technicians for their valuable assistance, and Ken Kalchik for his support in the wood shop.
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