Good idea Sam. If you search chair on IdeaSpies you may find an idea that's useful, like this one from a previous student.

https://ideaspies.com/posts/4-in-1-working-from-home-solution

Hey Sam, 

I really liked your idea of a convertible chair to a side table and your amazing CAD skills; I can see some details, like holes. To improve this project, I recommend you show with arrows which part is detached, where it is going, and how to attach it. Another recommendation be when you are designing a product, you should think about more details, like joints, screws, or other components, and you can show them in your CAD. That makes you think about manufacturing as well.

Tugce Yarkin 

Hi Sam, this is a very neat and well-thought out design, nice environmental considerations too. I have a few questions that might help guide your design process further...

The rounded edges are very aesthetic and safe; could the back edge of the seat also be rounded and connect to the back legs so the back legs aren't sticking out while in the table function?

Have you considered how the holes left behind for the rods might be covered during the side table function? Leaving these as open holes might encourage bugs to nest inside. Also, where are the rods stored during the table function use? Is there a hidden compartment somewhere within the product where it can be stored?

I would also challenge you to try and incorporate arm rests for user comfort. Could the top of the side table possibly flip back and the arm rests be underneath?

Good luck with your design! 

Great idea Sam! I love the idea of a converting side table into a chair in small housing spaces. Your idea takes into account timber wastage; however, you may need to address how creating new products eliminates the amount of waste generated. To add to this, can the converting table be made from other materials such as plastic or metals, which also generate a lot of waste?

Good evening Sam. 

Great update on your project image. Hope you are getting a lot out of being part of this years' UpRising.

Sending out a little UpRising news update. 

Hi Sam,

This is such a cool idea! It would also be useful for people who have lots of guests often but don't want to have a whole bunch of chairs everywhere. Great for space optimisation and sustainability!

I love the aesthetics of your design as well - minimalistic and easily customisable for unique aesthetic preferences.

My only suggestion would be to find a way to make the transition between chair and table more smooth and seamless... perhaps you could consider a runner similar to in drawers where the shelf slides out and clicks upright. While it may make the design more complex, it would improve its user-friendliness and be more accessible for elderly or disabled people to use without difficulty :)

Thanks for sharing!

Hi there Sam, congratulations you are nearly there, hope all is going well.

If you could update the image on your Post to show a little collage of your projects development that would be fantastic. We will be awarding the top three UpRising design projects for 2024 and the UpRising alliance and community love to see the journey of your design.

There is a little feedback survey, if you could fill it in that would fantastic as it really helps us to understand how we can better help next years design students.

https://forms.gle/XLgNBqQepAw2Go5q7

It also has an option for you to select if you would like to continue to be involved in UpRising next year and beyond. Lots of interesting ways to continue to build connections within the design industry. Great for your resume and career paths.

Wishing you all the best with your trials and finishing touches on your MDP.

Shout out if we can help in any way.