由日常收納使用的真空壓縮袋為靈感，透過抽取氣體形成負壓的原理，將內容物替換為低密度的發泡顆粒並壓縮密封袋中的顆粒，抽取內部氣體產生硬度的效果讓物件兼具可塑性與支撐性，並結合生活日常物件，讓使用者參與生活傢俱的製造，創造出能符合身體曲線亦可自由雕塑造型的傢俱系列。以新的製造邏輯，重新定義人與傢俱的關係。
技術層面為了兼具密封性以及日常傢俱使用的舒適性與親近感，以TPU結合棉麻材質面料加工成為複合性的棉麻手感密封面料，以高周波進行熱壓縫合。氣閥設計則透過研發可拆裝之單向氣閥結構，讓內容物的填裝更便利。
造型上以「流體形變」的邏輯，延伸出各式造型語彙，最終以「結構鑲嵌」為靈感進行草圖發想與物件關係的探討，發展出系列之「量體與金屬支架結構鑲嵌關係」。
物件層面取樣此種材料具備的「可塑性」、「穩固性」、「兼具軟與硬的特性」，以 (一) 展現出吻合身形曲線之材料效果的『沙發椅』，(二) 展現收縮產生之穩固效果的『小圓桌』 ， (三) 展現出材料驚人支撐性的『落地燈』，透過這三個物件表現出材料應用的三種可能。
Inspired by vacuum storage bags, which are commonly used in our daily lives, we discovered that when air is sucked out, the PE casings become sturdy and rigid. By replacing the clothing contents with polystyrene, they become even more rigid and convenient for shaping.
In this series of works, "VacLab" has created three experimental furniture pieces. First, a sofa that adapts to the body's shape. Second, a low table with unique folds and also very sturdy. Third, a lamp that users can freely sculpt.
"VacLab" aims to explore new possibilities in furniture design. Furniture is no longer limited to being solely rigid or soft; it can possess both characteristics and seamlessly transition between them. Users will participate in the creation process of furniture, shaping them by hand to achieve unique forms. Sofas can conform to the contours of the body, creating a distinct bond between the furniture and the user.
We're excited to develop this material further, opening up new possibilities and applications.
(1) Inspiration
Our inspiration stemmed from vacuum compression bags commonly used for clothing. It's a simple concept: removing air to compress items enhances their stability. We saw an opportunity to apply this principle to create objects that seamlessly blend stability and flexibility, enriching our daily lives.
(2) Material Testing
1. Contents: We tested various materials and sizes, including clothing, cotton, recycled plastic pellets, and polystyrene balls of different sizes. Ultimately, we opted for 2mm diameter polystyrene balls as they provided a significant shrinkage effect while remaining lightweight.
2. Casings: We combined TPU backing with cotton and linen fabric fibers, often used in furniture design. This outer layer offers warmth and a tactile feel, while the inner TPU layer ensures sealing, blending the overall style seamlessly into daily life.
3. Welding Test: After multiple pattern tests, we employed high-frequency fusion for fabric welding.
4. Vacuum Test: We designed unidirectional air valves, fixed onto the fabric with a knob mechanism, and conducted sealing tests.
(3) Ideation
This material boasts several features:
(a) Conforms to the contours of objects it contacts.
(b) Exhibits both soft and hard states.
(c) Allows for free sculpting.
(d) Larger volumes provide support.
Leveraging these, we conceptualized furniture forms, integrating them with metal frames for a visually cohesive look.
(4) Furniture..
