Nest bed

Industrial design | Duration: 3 weeks, spring 2019 | Individually | Solidworks, Keyshot, 3D models

The project won 1st place in an international extruded aluminum competition, AEC.

Nest bed is a bed for refugee camps. The frame is made of extruded aluminum profiles. This makes the bed cheap in production. It can be packed compact and is easy to assemble. The frame rests on four telescopic feet which ensures a comfortable night of sleep, as the substrate in the refugee tents often is uneven. The fabric is made of durable nylon with an aluminum coating on the underside, so that the person's body heat is reflected. One can easily take of the cloth and wash it, which is very important in terms of hygiene.

The bed was designed in connection with an open design competition arranged of the ET foundation, where the main material should be extruded aluminum.p>

Evaluation from the judges:

“This clever design uses a compact erector set concept for construction of the bed,” said competition judge Todd Boyer.

“The drawings included good detail. It’s a great idea and very timely considering the refugee crisis around the world,” said judge David Asher. “This was a contender for the Sustainable Design Award but we felt this student’s idea deserved First Place.”