Pony Chair by CB2

This is a quick sketch (about 30 minutes for the page) of the Pony dining chair by CB2. Inspired by the cantilevered chairs Marcel Breuer designed, it has a subtle elegance that really makes the design admirable. Take for example, the slight "toe in" of the back as it also changes curvature for ergonomic purposes. The seat pan also has a slight concave shape for comfort. I believe this is what makes reintrepretation of mid century designs a worth while approach to contemporary design. With increasingly complex manufacturing processes readily available, designers are looking back to the minimalist works of the 50's and 60's, but refining them with improved ergonomics and subtle surface development. This is a great chair. Unassuming, refreshing, and beautiful. By sketching existing products I'm becoming a sponge and developing my visual/design vocabulary.  I'm learning how other designers approached problems and solved them. Studying the work of those before you is underrated in today's rush to "be original." Like Paul Rand said, "Don't try to be original, just try to be good."