01 · Competition project · Made of Four
A chair that explains itself.
h: ache is a folding chair for older users at home, with movable contact modules and a removable seat-and-back insert. It began as a competition entry by two of our founders. Turn the model below, then watch the film made from the same model.
The 3D scene
h: ache, a folding reflexology chair with acupoint beads, a Made of Four competition project.
Drag to turn, scroll or pinch to zoom. This is the model itself, running in your browser.
h: ache
At a glance
- Object
- Folding reflexology chair
- Material
- Mahogany frame, removable insert
- Made
- Model, 3D viewer, story film
- Project
- Competition entry by two of our founders
Film
The story film
Rendered from the same 3D model. 54 seconds, no sound.
Story
How it works
01
Massage at home
Large massage chairs take up space, and handheld devices need grip and reach. h: ache looks at an option for older users at home.
02
Placing the contact points
The contact pattern follows meridian and acupoint mapping from Traditional Chinese Medicine.
03
Move the modules
Contact modules can be moved to suit the user.
04
A mahogany frame
The frame uses local mahogany: strong, stable and warm to the touch.
05
The top joint
One joint connects the back and seat so they can move together.
06
Lift and turn the insert
Lift out the insert, turn it and add a cushion.
07
Fold the frame
The frame folds into a smaller bundle for storage.
08
Use it on the sofa
The removable insert can also sit on a sofa, bed or floor.
From one model
What we made
Live 3D model
The chair itself, light enough to turn on a phone, in three wood finishes.
Story film
One camera move per feature, so the mechanism is clear without words.
AR on a phone
The same model can stand in a room at real size through the phone camera.