Shrink Joint
Thermal Expansion - Inspired Jointing System for Furniture.
The concept is employing the technique of shrink fitting on the structure for furniture, which is based on the principle of Thermal Expansion - various elements such as metal, expands when it is heated, and contracts when it is cooled. (The images above show the scientific experiment explaining the phenomenon.) This is a new method of jointing without the need for any additional elements, such as screws, glue and solder, only applying with heat. Shrink fitting, applying the change of temperature to join different parts together without any medium, is commonly used in the engineering field. However, it is a novel method in furniture design. I started to explore the potential of this principle in furniture design with an aim to reveal its value to people.
Developed in 2010
