Rest

A guitar case and bench.
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
10 WEEKS
2024
Behind view of a girl holding a guitar sitting on Rest, in a bench form, in the middle of a field.

PROBLEM

Problem statement

RESEARCH SURVEY

A survey was completed by 14 guitar players. The results showed that...

Survey Results

COMPETITOR LANDSCAPE

Chart

DESIGN GOALS

Design Goals

MOODBOARD

Moodboard Images

SKETCHING

Images of sketches

PROTOTYPING

Images of prototypes

SOLUTION

The guitar case outside converted into a bench. The lid of the case is open to show a guitar inside.
Ortho Views

FOAM SHAPE

The dimensions of acoustic guitars were used to create a cutout shape to accommodate a wide variety of shapes. The foam, being removable, also allows for the possibility of unique customization for different forms within the manufacturing process.

Diagram showing how the foam shape accommodates different sizes of guitars.

UNIQUE THROUGH UPCYCLING

Rest’s hard shell exterior is formed by compression molding recycled plastic. Due to the sustainable mixed materials, each case is unique.

Image of rest in multiple types of colors

SETUP

A man outside unfolding legs from Rest and putting them into locking position.

CONTEXT

A person sitting playing guitar outside. They are sitting on Rest.
A top view of the guitar case opened. It is holding a guitar and guitar accessories that are neatly sorted by foam cavities.
A closeup view of Rest being held by a handle
Person cleaning the inside of the case
A car with an open trunk outside in the forest. Rest is inside the trunk.