ProContra
Modular Furniture For Shared Spaces
How can we utilize free office spaces to foster collaboration without permanently occupying them?
Team:
Nicola VeithZuzanna Szymłowska, Me
Time:
14 weeks3rd semester |
My Role:
shape exploration, concept, prototyping, usertesting, research
ProContra
Modular Furniture For Shared Spaces
How can we utilize free office spaces to foster collaboration without permanently occupying them?
Team:
Nicola VeithZuzanna Szymłowska, Me
Time:
14 weeks3rd semester |
My Role:
shape exploration, concept, prototyping, usertesting, research
Unused Office Spaces
Unused Office Spaces
Especially small- to medium-sized companies like start ups often can't afford to buy buildings which are tailored to their needs. Our research and interviews show that they have a lack of space for hosting small events and quick breakout rooms.
Especially small- to medium-sized companies like start ups often can't afford to buy buildings which are tailored to their needs. Our research and interviews show that they have a lack of space for hosting small events and quick breakout rooms.
easy to move by one person
easy to move by one person
small storage space
small storage space
multiple set up variants
multiple set up variants
Allow collaboration for different team sizes
Allow collaboration for different team sizes
foster creativity
foster creativity
create short term breakout groups
create short term breakout groups
Uncomplicated but Multipurposed furniture.
Uncomplicated but Multipurposed furniture.
We defined Keychallenges which we think are neccessary to tackle to design the a purposefull product.
We defined Keychallenges which we think are neccessary to tackle to design the a purposefull product.
The Elements
The Elements
Our response to key challenges: ProContra.
The modular furniture system consists of three core elements.
Our response to key challenges: ProContra.
The modular furniture system consists of three core elements.
Pro
Pro
The straight Pro element can be placed directly on the floor and provides seating for one to two people.
The straight Pro element can be placed directly on the floor and provides seating for one to two people.
Contra
Contra
The curved Contra element can be used on its own—just like Pro—or combined with a horizontal module that allows for perching.
The curved Contra element can be used on its own—just like Pro—or combined with a horizontal module that allows for perching.
Hub
Hub
Hub functions as a connector piece or as a surface for placing objects or writing notes.
Hub functions as a connector piece or as a surface for placing objects or writing notes.
A Set
A Set
Half a set fits into a single box, perfectly matching the footprint of a standard EPAL pallet. Two full sets can be stacked on one pallet—keeping transport affordable and efficient.
Half a set fits into a single box, perfectly matching the footprint of a standard EPAL pallet. Two full sets can be stacked on one pallet—keeping transport affordable and efficient.
One set includes:
One set includes:
• 2 × Pro
• 6 × Contra
• 3 × Hub
• 2 × Pro
• 6 × Contra
• 3 × Hub
Portable & Easy to Handle
Portable & Easy to Handle
Each element is deliberately designed to be compact and lightweight—making transport, rearrangement, and experimentation effortless.
Each element is deliberately designed to be compact and lightweight—making transport, rearrangement, and experimentation effortless.
Variable Seating Heights
Variable Seating Heights
Whether placed upright, laid flat, or stacked—ProContra modules allow for a wide range of seating heights and configurations.
Whether placed upright, laid flat, or stacked—ProContra modules allow for a wide range of seating heights and configurations.
No Predefined Way
No Predefined Way
There’s no right or wrong way to use ProContra.
The user manual simply offers a starting point, demonstrating one way to position a Contra element.
There’s no right or wrong way to use ProContra.
The user manual simply offers a starting point, demonstrating one way to position a Contra element.
Dynamic Interactions
Dynamic Interactions
The flexible seating heights and arrangements encourage interaction, collaboration, and creativity. It helps break the routine and foster a dynamic, communicative workspace.
The flexible seating heights and arrangements encourage interaction, collaboration, and creativity. It helps break the routine and foster a dynamic, communicative workspace.
Growing Landscapes
Growing Landscapes
Team sizes, usage styles, and individual needs vary. This creates infinite possibilities for new landscapes to emerge and evolve.
Team sizes, usage styles, and individual needs vary. This creates infinite possibilities for new landscapes to emerge and evolve.
Flatpackable
Flatpackable
Thanks to its modularity and stackability, ProContra is easy to pack, store, and transport—while still maintaining a sculptural, minimalist aesthetic even when not in use.
Thanks to its modularity and stackability, ProContra is easy to pack, store, and transport—while still maintaining a sculptural, minimalist aesthetic even when not in use.
