Upholstery IV

Aim

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• Exemplify how a small-scale series production can be carried out.
• Exemplify how choices of material and production methods relate to efficiency, both in terms of time and money.
• Independently collect and interpret information regarding the construction of objects adapted for soft materials.
• Plan and carry out a series production according to specified guidelines.
• Work towards a recipient and produce presentation material for the purpose.
• Prepare a manufacturing process by collecting and interpreting necessary data.
• Individually and in collaboration with other competencies, solve design and technical problems, regarding furniture and interior design products.
• Describe, analyze, and document a process.
• Reflect on sustainability aspects linked to materials, technology, and production methods from an economic, ecological, ethical and aesthetic perspective.

Content

Production technology with a focus on small-scale production. Techniques in modern material. Artistic design. Prerequisites for advanced furniture craftsmanship. CNC technology. Drawing technique. Collaboration between craftsmen as clients and designer as contractor. Documentation techniques. Calculate quotation to customer. Introduction to the Swedish furniture industry.