Cradle
Service:
Student prject
Field:
Furniture design
Year:
2023
Duration:
3 weeks
goal
Extend the cradle’s usability beyond infancy by redesigning it with secondary, practical functions for continuous use.
Challenge
Design a seamless transformation with an immediate, functional use that balances ergonomics and aesthetics.
Outcome
A multifunctional cradle design that maximises cradle's lifespan, minimises material waste, and offers meaningful, practical uses throughout its lifecycle.
what is a cradle ?
A cradle is a small, enclosed bed designed for infants, typically with a rocking or swinging mechanism to soothe the baby. It can also refer to a portable carrier used by women across different cultures to transport and protect their children while performing daily tasks.
SEMANTICS OF A CRADLE
improved sleep quality
Mimics comfort of mother's embrace
problem statement
The cradle becomes redundant after seven months of use, as the child starts moving around by the 6th or 7th month. It occupies space without serving a purpose and is not utilized optimally throughout its lifespan.
HISTORY
present market solutions
types of cradle
Hanging
Exterior
Interior
sheet's cradle
cradle's cropus
fixed to trees
fixed to ceiling
Pedestal
Exterior
Interior
sheet's cradle
cradle's cropus
attached to frame
hinged to points
stock-case
Interior
cradle's cropus
attached to rockers
movement analysis
Tilting cradle
Yawing cradle
Hammock cradle
Sarong cradle
Swing cradle
Surging cradle
brief
To design a multi-functional cradle that adapts to a chlid's growth , providing long term value .
Effortless conversion
Immediate usability
Clear secondary function
storage
seating
Final concept 1
Cradle into bench and storage
Placed in a bed room
Placed in a bed room
Final concept 3
Cradle into children tent
Placed in a bedroom
Placed in a living room
Placed in a living room
