Swing Workstation
a desk environment
Design Objectives:
• Design a mobile & secure workstation
• Incorporate space for sketching, model-making, eating, and computer-usage
• Include pin-up boards, lighting, and power outlets
• Accessible to wheelchair users
Partners:
• Caroline Shyu and Sung Jun Kim
 Study model + user interaction |
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Features:
When the desk is open, the chair can be pulled out and used or removed for a wheelchair user to access the desk. Inside the desk are vertical storage spaces for sketchpads and cutting mats; shelving for backpacks and purses to be stored off the floor; and drawers for studio materials and supplies. Additional features include two large pin-up boards to display work, three light sources for optimal visibility, and power outlets with a retractable extension cord for a convenient power supply. When closed, the desk can be locked and rolled to the side of a studio so the space can be cleaned effectively.
 The box-like shape locks, moves easily, and allows for maximum storage space. To expand the work surface, a side section of the desk rotates outwards, providing 33% more working space and access to the desk’s hidden storage. The curve on the tabletop creates a workstation that is physically comfortable and visually inviting. |
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SolidWorks renderings by Sung Jun Kim
 Open desk concept with chair |
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SolidWorks renderings by Sung Jun Kim