Chi
Chi
A Kimchi Stool Created for Safety and Culture
A Kimchi Stool Created for Safety and Culture
A Kimchi Stool Created for Safety and Culture
ID
ID
ID
SIT 2025 Design Award
SIT 2025 Design Award
SIT 2025 Design Award
CAD
CAD
CAD
TIMELINE
TIMELINE
2 months
Jan 2025 - Feb 2025
2 months
Jan 2025 - Feb 2025
2 months
Jan 2025 - Feb 2025
MY ROLE
MY ROLE
Designer & Builder
Designer & Builder
Designer & Builder
TEAM
TEAM
Just me :)
+ Studio feedback
Just me :)
+ Studio feedback
Just me :)
+ Studio feedback
TOOLS
TOOLS
Fusion
KeyShot
Workshop Machines
Adobe Creative Cloud
Fusion
KeyShot
Workshop Machines
Adobe Creative Cloud
Fusion
KeyShot
Workshop Machines
Adobe Creative Cloud
The Project
The Project
Design and create a stool that has a purpose.
When I heard the prompt, I immediately thought of my grandma. Her knees are weak due to climbing so many subway stairs, and when she makes kimchi, she struggles to squat down. Mainly a gift to Kimchi makers, Chi is a stool that improves safety and resonates on the history of Kimchi making.
Design and create a stool that has a purpose.
I led the design from Day 1 and am making regular updates to prepare for its adoption across different youth group organizations—currently, two youth groups want in.
Design and create a stool that has a purpose.
I led the design from Day 1 and am making regular updates to prepare for its adoption across different youth group organizations—currently, two youth groups want in.
The Problem:
The Problem:
The Problem:
How might I design a kimchi stool that celebrates culture and improves ergonomics?
How might I design a kimchi stool that celebrates culture and improves ergonomics?
How might I design a kimchi stool that celebrates culture and improves ergonomics?
Final Takeaways
Final Takeaways
Final Takeaways
Chi was a work of love - taking over 40 hours and requiring so many new skills. Although I love UX/UI design, industrial design projects like this where you can physically use the product are amazing.
Key Learnings:
Wood Bending
Ergonomics
CAD & 3D Rendering
Chi was a work of love - taking over 40 hours and requiring so many new skills. Although I love UX/UI design, industrial design projects like this where you can physically use the product are amazing.
Key Learnings:
Wood Bending
Ergonomics
CAD & 3D Rendering
Chi was a work of love - taking over 40 hours and requiring so many new skills. Although I love UX/UI design, industrial design projects like this where you can physically use the product are amazing.
Key Learnings:
Wood Bending
Ergonomics
CAD & 3D Rendering
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@2025 Rebecca Kim
made with matcha tiramisu and ♡
@2025 Rebecca Kim
made with matcha tiramisu and ♡
@2025 Rebecca Kim
made with matcha tiramisu and ♡