For example, if you have a lot of books but live in an area without a lot of space, you may want to design a bookshelf made for small spaces.
For example, you may want to make a bookcase that is versatile for small spaces or a chair with added storage. The more specific you are with your list, the better end product you’ll have.
For example, you may take inspiration from a scorpion to make a chair with a tall back. You could build a bookshelf based on a tree where the branches hold the books.
Look at classic works of furniture design as well.
Get a drawing tablet compatible with your computer to sketch designs digitally. Use contour lines to show the form of your furniture. For example, draw curved lines on areas that are rounded or soft.
For example, if you’re designing a reclining chair, draw a line to the parts and note how it reclines or what controls the action.
Free programs like SketchUp or Blender are great ways to try 3D-modeling.
Work at a minimum of ¼ the size of the full-sized design; otherwise, the model may be too small to work on.
Don’t forget to buy any specialty tools you need to put your furniture together. Ask your friends or colleagues if they have any tools you could borrow if some of them are out of your price range. Buy materials when you need them as opposed to all at once. This way, you’re not spending a lot of money in one trip.
Only work with products you’re comfortable using. Making a piece of furniture could take a long time depending on how often you can work on it. Find a space where you can keep your materials out for a few weeks or months.
Expect to make at least 1 change from your prototype to the final design. Once it’s built, there may be areas that you initially overlooked.
