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KALA is a bench easel designed for artists and students keeping in mind of it's time when not in use. The collapsible mechanism aids in easy storage so that it does not take up valuable space. It's simple and intuitive design easy to configure and carry around.
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Problem Statement
Existing bench easels tend to be expensive, bulky as well as difficult to store. This leads to difficulty in storing and maintenance of such furniture.
Design Brief:
To design a cost effective, portable bench easel which can be easily stored and is functionally intuitive.
Initial Research and Market Study
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Ergonomic Study and Initial Ideation Sketches
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Mechanism Explorations and Full Scale Mock-ups
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3D Modelling and Detailed Working Drawings
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In comparison with an existing bench easel
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