Cardboard Tippy Stool
About this project
The product is a simple cardboard stool with rounded corners on the base that allows static seating and a limited range of movement by tilting in various directions.
This product was developed by ADA, the Adaptive Design Association.
The challenge
Project Story
The Cardboard Tippy Stool is an outcome of development by ADA, the Adaptive Design Agency.
The product provides a low-cost, dynamic seating option.
Who it helps
The Cardboard Tippy Stool is designed for anyone who wants or needs a more dynamic seating option for classroom, office, or personal use.
How it works
Who
Why
Static seating doesn’t offer safe and consistent movement and can be bulky. The cardboard construction is lightweight and easy for younger users to move.
What
How
This product will allow for more movement while seated.
Tools Needed
Tri-wall cardboard — or — single-wall cardboard — or — 0.625” plywood
CNC — or — jigsaw — or bandsaw
Ruler
Pencil
Scissors
Utility knife
Hot glue
White glue
Sandpaper
Thick paper
Plastic Card
Weights
Paintbrush
Bill of Materials
Please see detailed BOM and printing models in the downloadable product file.
Estimated Time to Make
1 hour of machine time
1 hour of assembly time
Project details
- Stage: Prototype
- Built by the Adaptive Design Association community, New York, New York, United States of America
- Team: ADA
- Category: Daily Living
- Made with: CNC machining (other), Workshop tools (DIY & hobby tools)
- 13 downloads
The build files for Cardboard Tippy Stool are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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