Afloat
Afloat
Afloat
Services
Product Design
Product Design
Product Design
Furniture Design
Furniture Design
Furniture Design
Year
2023 (11 Wks)
2023 (11 Wks)
2023 (11 Wks)
Completed
National University of Singapore
Afloat is a sharable hammock designed to create a multi purpose leisure space for students to take a break from the hectic university lifestyle to socialize and enjoy nature.
Design a site-specific leisurely space that embodies the principles of organic design to create a connection between users and their environment.
Design a site-specific leisurely space that embodies the principles of organic design to create a connection between users and their environment.
Design a site-specific leisurely space that embodies the principles of organic design to create a connection between users and their environment.
Site
Site
Site
I researched how people interact with parks and public spaces
in Singapore and identified a site at the edge of NUS UTown Green.
The location, featuring three trees, is naturally shaded and near
student residences, canteens, and a bus stop, making it a high
foot-traffic area.
Despite its accessibility, the space is underutilized, presenting
an opportunity to create a much needed rest area on campus.
I researched how people interact with parks and public spaces in Singapore and identified a site at the edge of NUS UTown Green.
The location, featuring three trees, is naturally shaded and near student residences, canteens, and a bus stop, making it a high foot-traffic area.
Despite its accessibility, the space is underutilized, presenting an opportunity to create a much needed rest area on campus.
From observing how Singaporeans navigate campus spaces,
it became clear that behaviors are shaped by both cultural
norms and environmental factors.
Despite the abundance of green spaces, many remain
underutilized due to discomfort from the climate. To further explore
these behaviors, I developed user personas based on common
student experiences.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Design
Design
Design
Based on the layout of the trees and my observations of the
site, I decided to design a hammock and settled on one large
hexagonal hammock suspended from all three trees.
The hexagonal shape comes from wanting the space to
encourage social interaction and bring students together
rather than promoting seclusion.
From observing how Singaporeans navigate campus spaces, it became clear that behaviors are shaped by both cultural norms and environmental factors.
Despite the abundance of green spaces, many remain underutilized due to discomfort from the climate. To further explore these behaviors, I developed user personas based on common
student experiences.
Based on the layout of the trees and my observations of the site, I decided to design a hammock and settled on one large hexagonal hammock suspended from all three trees.
The hexagonal shape comes from wanting the space to encourage social interaction and bring students together rather than promoting seclusion.
Concept Development
Concept Development
Concept Development
Final design
Final design
Final design
FOLD AWAY TABLE
The hammock features a fold away table design which allows
users to flip down the table whenever they need a surface to
place items such as books, laptops, and food and drinks so they
are of easy access while not being disruptive of the hammock
experience.
FOLD AWAY TABLE
The hammock features a fold away table design which allows users to flip down the table whenever they need a surface to place items such as books, laptops, and food and drinks so they are of easy access while not being disruptive of the hammock experience.
Afloat accommodates both solo and communal activities.
Each section fits two people, making it ideal for friends to
share a meal or have a conversation. Alone, students can
use the hammock to rest, nap, or take a break between
classes. The added table also supports reading, working,
or using devices in a relaxed setting.
Afloat accommodates both solo and communal activities.
Each section fits two people, making it ideal for friends to share a meal or have a conversation.
Alone, students can use the hammock to rest, nap, or take a break between classes.
The added table also supports reading, working,
or using devices in a relaxed setting.
Afloat is crafted from balau wood, a durable Southeast
Asian hardwood resistant to rot, decay, and insects, ideal
for outdoor use.
The woven surface is made from a stretchy
hemp fabric blend, chosen for its absorbency, fast-drying,
odor resistance, and antimicrobial properties, suited to
Singapore’s humid climate.
Anodized aluminum hinges and handles prevent rusting,
while 2-inch polyester straps securely suspend the hammock
without damaging the trees.
Afloat is crafted from balau wood, a durable Southeast Asian hardwood resistant to rot, decay, and insects, ideal for outdoor use.
The woven surface is made from a stretchy
hemp fabric blend, chosen for its absorbency, fast-drying, odor resistance, and antimicrobial properties, suited to Singapore’s humid climate.
Anodized aluminum hinges and handles prevent rusting, while 2-inch polyester straps securely suspend the hammock without damaging the trees.
Afloat hangs 32 inches above the ground. this height allows
the user to easily sit on the edge of the hammock and swing
their legs over one edge of the frame to easily enter and exit
the hammock.
Afloat hangs 32 inches above the ground. this height allows the user to easily sit on the edge of the hammock and swing their legs over one edge of the frame to easily enter and exit
the hammock.
