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1:5 scale 1:1 scale selected concepts final iterations 1.1 1.2

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1:5 mockups Iterating different ideas, trying multiple rough ideas and seeing the 3D translation of the 2D sketches. The process here was quite fluid involving continuous back and forth between sketching and rough modelling.

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Some mockups exploring different mechanisms to create a foldable, portable seat with backrest.

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What if the sitting becomes a bag?

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how would it attach to crates?

What if it converts into a sling bag?

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1:1 Mockups

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knotting systems to make adjustable height sitting.

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Some other mockups and iterations

waste plastic gunny bag

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4-6 A flat pack seat that can make any crate a chair!

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From paper models...

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...and other possible materials

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Narrowed down concept

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1.1

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Problem identified

if you don’t cross legs, ropes stretch back collapsing the backrest.

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Not comfortable to sit

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A quest to resolve...

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What if ropes weren’t used?

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1.2 Baithak is a concept design for a portable seat that turns into a bag for street vendors

who primarily have to travel and sit either on ground or vegetable storage crates.

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Ergonomics A

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Hip Breadth

Upper Lumbar

Buttock to popliteal length

Knee- knee

Lower Lumbar

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The width of the seat should be enough for the max. percentiles to sit.

Backrest height is enough to rest the lower Lumbar for most of the percentiles.

Shorter people should be able to sit and there is enough clearance between popliteal.

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95th percentile

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5th percentile

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Need a chair which you can carry anywhere? What about a chair that can convert to a bag? Baithak is exactly what you need.

Baithak is designed primarily for street vendors who have to stand the entire day or carry heavy metal chair along to sell. It can be used by others too! It’s a perfect accessory for anyone who has to travel long distances and want to relax but can’t find a bench or sitting space.

It’s highly versatile and adapts to different scenarios. From sitting on ground to sitting at an height or using it as a cushioning with backrest on stairs or any raised platforms.

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अब हर आम लेगा आराम !

Baithak is a move to change the lives of those thousands of sabjiwala, juicewala, falwala and other street vendors who have to stand for hours or sit uncomfortably every single day.

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एक कुर्सी से ज़ादा

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More than a sitting

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Modular design, made of 3 parts that can be taken apart for cleaning and repair

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Carry your seat anywhere.

Baithak converts into a bag that you use to carry on the go!

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make any crate into a comfortable seat

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Velcro joinery for converting bag to chair

Bamboo rod used as a locking detail for the backrest

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Bamboo can be easily removed for easy accessibility

Slits allow easy insertion and removal of the fabric and strap for cleaning

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That smile on the users’ face!

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Feedback velcro on the back side will pick up dirt and won’t be functional with continuous usage.

can be a little smaller