Tuohinen

The Tuohinen Product Family is a collaborative project by Riku Toivonen and Mikko Lanne, presented in our bachelor’s thesis. The product family, inspired by an experimental upholstery weaving technique, includes three prototypes: a sofa, tatami modules, and a hammock.

The Tuohinen Product Family was a collaborative effort between Riku Toivonen and Mikko Lanne. Our bachelor’s thesis presents a product family created using an experimental upholstery weaving technique, along with the process behind it. The central focus of our thesis was the process and the experiments conducted.The structural and visual solutions were developed through multiple experiments. With these furniture solutions, we aimed to enhance the atmosphere and working environment at the new Niemi campus. Our bachelor’s thesis showcases the product family, which includes three distinct prototypes. The Tuohinen Product Family consists of a sofa, tatami modules, and a hammock.

Project name

Tuohinen

Designers

Riku Toivonen & Mikko Lanne

Measurements

Sofa : Seating height 400mm, Width 1800mm, Depth 540mmHammock : 2000mm X 2000mm sleeping height 700mmTatami Modul : Height 100mm, Width 1200mm, Depth 600mm

Materials

Sofa : Steel body, Birch legs, Foam, Dacron, TextilesHammock : Steel body, Foam, Dacron, Birch, TextilesTatami : Plywood structure, Foam, Dacron, Textiles

Surface treatment

Metal Parts : Powder CoatingWooden parts : Oil wax

Bachelor Thesis

Lahti Institute of DesignFurniture Design

Project year

2016

Tuohinen sofa is the second prototype in a larger product family designed for both home and working environments. The inspiration for this project comes from the traditional technique of weaving bark, but instead of bark, we weave pillow tubes. Large hammocks, sofas, lounge chairs, and lounge mats can be created by knitting together various colored tubes. The colors and fabrics can be selected to suit different purposes.

Tuohinen hammock designed for public spaces is the third component of our thesis. While developing this flexible hanging element, we encountered challenges different from those faced in the previous processes. The hammock stands apart from the other products in the family due to its large size, larger grid dimensions, and unique technical solutions. The pillow tubes are attached to the bottom fabric using straps and fabric stickers. Colors and fabrics can be selected to suit different purposes

Tatami modules are designed for relaxation in working and studying environments. The tatami modules are lightweight, easy to carry, and quick to connect. After use, the modules can be stored by placing them on the wall, where they also function as acoustic elements. As with the other products in the family, colors and fabrics can be selected to suit different purposes.