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- Fully collapsed state.
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- Support bars extended.
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- Fully engaged platform.
This prototype was an example of an extendable seat platform to allow the user to have more room to sit down. This product would be stored by attaching it on the side of the seat in a vertical orientation. When in use, the user would fold the product down to a horizontal position, which would extend the two bars or supports to their full length. Then user would pull out the platform, which is made smaller plank pieces that can be used to sit on. When the user is done using the product, they can pull the platform back in, then flip the product back into the vertical orientation to collapse the supports.
Questions:
- How much space would be needed in order to have a similar product attached to a seat?
- How could the design be condensed into a smaller state?
- How much of a platform would be need in order to be beneficial?
- Is there an alternative way to create the same function of storing and putting out a platform?
- Would handles or a seatback be necessary for such a product to make the product safer/more ergonomic for use?