Minula - Furniture that adapts to your desires

Project Minula: Sustainable and Responsible Modular Furniture

Ergonomics, Design Thinking, User Experience, 3D

Introduction

Subject: Designing a concept for sustainable and responsible furniture, inspired by the modularity of LEGO toys.

Target: People passionate about customization and creativity in their interior design, while being mindful of the environmental impact.

Challenges and Objectives

1. Ecology and Sustainability:

   • Challenge: Using ecological materials and minimizing the environmental impact of the production process.

   • Solution: Rigorous selection of sustainable materials and implementation of environmentally friendly production methods.

2. Adaptability and Accessibility:

   • Challenge: Allowing a wide range of furniture variations through modularity while making the concept easily understandable.

   • Solution: Designing modular pieces that are easy to use and intuitive.

Global Concept of Minula

A modular furniture system composed of uniform triangular pieces and various shaped rods, allowing users to easily create customized, detachable, and adaptable furniture.

Originality and Values

• Innovation: Playful inspiration from LEGO toys for a creative and engaging aspect.

• Simplicity and Intuitiveness: Design facilitating furniture creation without specific skills.

• Durability and Responsibility: Promotion of a circular economy and environmental respect.

• Personal Expression: Encouragement of creativity and furniture customization.

Development and Prototyping

The prototyping phase was crucial for:

• Visualization: Understanding real proportions and estimating feasibility.

• Prototyping: Creating scale models to validate the concept, and then 1:1 prototypes to confirm dimensions and test assembly.

Technical Design

The design of the rods plays an essential role in:

• Aesthetics and Comfort: Avoiding unaesthetic visual gaps and improving touch.

• Precision: Exact sizing for adequate tension, ensuring strength and perfect aesthetics.

Collections and Customization

Minula offers a variety of collections with customization options, including:

• Materials: Wood, recycled plastic, various textures.

• Finishes: Glossy, satin, matte.

• Colors: Wide range of choices.

Procedure and Assembly

• Online Ordering: Easy selection and purchase of necessary pieces.

• Assembly Guide: Illustrated instructions to stimulate creativity.

• Intuitive Assembly: Each 800-gram piece is easy to handle for an enjoyable assembly process.

User-Centered Approach

• Understanding Needs: Listening to and analyzing users' expectations for optimal design.

• Co-creation: Involving users in the creative process for a precise response to their needs.