Fallout Inspired Seat

Designing anything—especially something as deceptively simple as a chair—is far harder than people make it look. Every curve, every material choice, every tiny decision adds up. But that challenge is exactly what pulls me in.

I spend a lot of time thinking about how humans sit. We sit to work, to rest, to think, to escape. So I started creating pieces that support those moments. One of them is a blue‑and‑yellow vinyl chair, inspired by the bold, utilitarian aesthetic of worlds like Fallout. It’s playful, practical, and a little nostalgic.

And honestly, it’s become part of my daily ritual. Every morning I sit in that chair with a cup of coffee, taking a quiet moment before the day starts. It reminds me why I design in the first place: to make everyday experiences feel a little more intentional.

Restoration

This project started as my first attempt at upholstery and somehow evolved into one of the most satisfying builds I’ve completed. I restored a Porsche 911 bucket seat and reimagined it through a Fallout‑style lens—retro‑futuristic grit meets precision automotive craftsmanship.

3D Scanning

Even after finishing it, I found myself sitting on it every morning with my coffee, noticing tiny details that kept whispering “not done yet.” That feeling didn’t frustrate me; it pushed me. It made me realize my eye for form and finish had sharpened since the day I first picked up a staple gun.

To refine the design further, I’m now 3D‑scanning the seat and rebuilding it digitally in Fusion 360. Moving the project into CAD lets me iterate cleanly, explore alternate panel layouts, and experiment with stylized elements without tearing apart the physical piece. It’s the next step in turning a hands‑on craft into a repeatable, professional workflow.

The scan

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