As Director of Studies for the Interior Design BA (Hons) programme at Heriot Watt University in Dubai I was delighted to take part in this fascinating project. The aesthetic for the Heriot-Watt Chair was inspired by the Spirit of the University – pragmatic and forward thinking but based on a rich heritage. The traditional aesthetic of cherry, careful attention to ergonomics and the visual separation structure and decoration in a dynamic form is a visual interpretation of these ideas.
Designing a seat is deceptively ‘small’ project and yet provided a fascinating interface for reflection and engagement on a number of issues which included;
I embarked on this hoping to make some small insights which I could pass onto my Interior Design students but the process from start to finish has been far more rewarding than I could have anticipated and I intend to run a similar project within the Programme.