Shoe Bench
“Furniture For the Sole”
Fall 2025
Industrial Design Studio 2
Project Duration: 2.5 Weeks
Seat Woven Using Shoelaces
Frame Made from Red Oak
Shelf Space to Store Shoes
Features:
Inspiration and Research
Why Sneakers?
Sneakers Influenced My Personal Life
Sneakers Connect People Through Expression
Sneakers Are Both A Tool As Well As An Art Piece
Current Market Research
Trip to IKEA to conduct research on joinery and current offerings
Sketching
Objectives:
Woven Element
Shelf/Shelves Underneath
Top would double as a bench
CAD Iteration Models
Final Design Direction
Width: 24” - Depth: 14” - Height: 20”
Purchasing Wood
Red Oak was chosen for this project due its strength and natural color
Wood was purchased from Wilhelm Lumber in Brookville, IN
Board Measurements
Length - 8’
Width - 1’
Thickness - 3”
Physical Process
Cutting Pieces to Length
Making Joinery Using a Domino Joiner
Finished Domino Joints
Routing Legs and Stretchers
Routed Red Oak Legs
Laying Out Pieces for Joinery and Glue-Up
Sanding Pieces
Spraying On Wood Sealant
Glue-Up
Test Fit Before Glue-Up
Weaving Seat with Actual Shoelaces
Weaving Pattern Into Seat
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