BUBBLE BUTT
Sector
Furniture
Location
Ithaca, NY
Year
2024
Team
Amanda Choi
Professor
Martin Miller
Bubble Butt reimagines seating through a system of modular, air-filled cushions suspended by tensioned cords. By integrating inflatable rubber-plastic balls within perforated PVC laminate ripstop, the chair not only achieves a visually dynamic bubble-like texture but also redefines comfort through adaptable, air-filled modules.
The Bungee Bubble Chair isn’t just about sitting—it’s about rethinking how inflation, materiality, and structural suspension can redefine everyday objects.
Each cushion is crafted from perforated PVC laminate ripstop, stitched together to encase an inflatable rubber-plastic ball. When inflated, the balls expand outward, bulging through the perforations to create a playful, bubble-like texture that balances softness and structural integrity.
This flexible mesh system allows the cushions to be stitched together and strung onto the chair’s structural frame, forming a lightweight, adaptable seating experience. The modular design enables varied configurations, transforming the chair from a fixed object into a dynamic, reconfigurable system.
Suspended by tensioned cords, the cushions create a buoyant, floating effect, redefining the sensation of sitting by introducing air-filled support and responsive movement.
