Roasting Your Furniture Designs (Gently)

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    Today I'm helping out Joe. He designed and built a Hall Table which he thought looked too chunky at the top. After hearing where he struggled, I came up with a few design tweaks which included, making the proportions a bit lower and longer, Adding visual lightness to the top by adding a chamfer, and adding visual weight to the bottom by adding a shelf. Finally I revealed my new design to Joe to hear his thoughts.
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  • @devone3024
    @devone3024 2 роки тому +171

    Chris, thanks again for your help! I really enjoyed talking with you to get a better understanding of your design process. Looking forward to building version 2.0 in the near future.

    • @nigelmtb
      @nigelmtb 2 роки тому +4

      Very nice work there Joe!

    • @arnoldc1724
      @arnoldc1724 2 роки тому +2

      Beautiful design. What wood did you use?

    • @devone3024
      @devone3024 2 роки тому +2

      @@arnoldc1724 Thanks! The case and legs are made from cherry and the drawer fronts are maple. I finished everything using maker brand co simple finish.

    • @devone3024
      @devone3024 2 роки тому

      @@nigelmtb Thank you!

    • @LoganLovell
      @LoganLovell 2 роки тому +1

      This is a really cool design! I'm at a similar point with a build of mine and this really helped me break down what needed some changes. Props to you for being willing to put your work out there and take constructive criticism.

  • @Jamesfrancosdog
    @Jamesfrancosdog 2 роки тому +42

    “What I like to do is keep eliminating or changing those things that feel wrong until what I’m left with feels right”
    This is SOLID life advice in general 👌🏼

  • @bretticus4
    @bretticus4 2 роки тому +15

    this series needs to become a channel mainstay. great production values, great execution on a concept, great opportunity to see the design process in execution (with its flaws!). home run, chris.

  • @dannielfriedrichsen7226
    @dannielfriedrichsen7226 2 роки тому +2

    YES. Please continue this type of video. I often find myself thinking "that ain't right" part way through, or even multiple times, part way through a project. I also have often plowed ahead even though it ain't right. Understanding your design process is maybe the most important part of your project videos. Thanks.

  • @andyiliff7793
    @andyiliff7793 2 роки тому +45

    Chris, this is a great idea for a series. I absolutely love the way you design/sketch designs. Are you using Illustrator or is this in SketchUp? I just absolutely love the aesthetic of the industrial design sketch look. It is something that I want to get better at. Are there any courses/resources that you'd recommend to try and learn some skills to achieve the level of finish that you get on your design sketches? I hope this series continues. I think that you'll get a ton of "entries"👍

    • @bartsons
      @bartsons 2 роки тому +4

      I would love to know aswell!

    • @andrewjetter7351
      @andrewjetter7351 2 роки тому +3

      I seem to remember him saying a while back that he uses Procreate for the sketched designs.

  • @TimberBiscuitWoodworks
    @TimberBiscuitWoodworks 2 роки тому +7

    This was great! I think that was a nice well-balanced critique and re-design. And I have to say that there’s a lot of seasoned woodworkers out there that would be quite happy with Joe’s original design so great job Joe! For only a year in you’re off to a great start!

    • @devone3024
      @devone3024 2 роки тому +3

      Thanks for the encouragement!

    • @TimberBiscuitWoodworks
      @TimberBiscuitWoodworks 2 роки тому +2

      @@devone3024 no problem! I think you’re off to a fantastic start in woodworking. Way to dive right in!

  • @SirGabealot
    @SirGabealot 2 роки тому +8

    Lolol I thought the big reveal was going to be "and I already built it - I'm at your front door with the table now". I enjoyed this format though, it's very insightful to your design process. Would love to see a Shaun one too!

  • @mohedaicebear
    @mohedaicebear 2 роки тому +2

    Man I love these videos. My favorite aspect of Chris' woodworking is his design. I hope you keep this series even if it's little shorter then most of your vids

  • @TorresWorkshop
    @TorresWorkshop 2 роки тому +5

    This is something I was looking for. More on the thought process on the designing of a piece. Which a lot of people don't talk about. Great series. Might have to submit something soon.

  • @alexaben6849
    @alexaben6849 2 роки тому +1

    Nice Chris. Love that you pick up this kind of content again. Like the early days... you really have a good eye for proportions. That's one of the biggest things I stuggle with as a beginner woodworker...
    Love it!

  • @chrispagnotta9487
    @chrispagnotta9487 2 роки тому

    I love this series! I struggle with designing what I want so seeing your input on already thought out pieces is really helpful for creative momentum. Please keep it up!

  • @wilsonmatos6734
    @wilsonmatos6734 9 місяців тому

    I really like this concept for a video. The design process has been the hardest part of woodworking for me.

  • @woodmakethecut5973
    @woodmakethecut5973 2 роки тому

    Love this! One of the things that I really learned since the first day I watched your videos is proportions. Yes, we all can make angles, bevel cuts or anything that adds flare to a project, but without proper proportions, it turns out visually awkward. Less is more can only be great if the few details of a project meshes with each other. Looking forward to more of this Chris! :)

  • @ericsturgulewski2399
    @ericsturgulewski2399 7 місяців тому

    Love this format!! Thought I had seen most videos on your channel but must have missed this one. I think I've graduated from concentrating on build method to concentrating more on design. Looking forward to more of these. Thanks, Chris!

  • @thomasnichols7788
    @thomasnichols7788 2 роки тому +1

    I really like this format a lot! I have been designing and building furniture as a hobby for 30 years and now get to play all the time in retirement. My close friends know I like it when we review a piece and they come up with alternative design ideas and, as you noted, honor the original plan. You should never close your mind to alternative design features. Keep it up.

  • @RosalyX0
    @RosalyX0 2 роки тому +3

    This is a great idea for a series! I always struggle with designing new furniture and this is really helpful!

  • @ClaireRousseau
    @ClaireRousseau 2 роки тому +1

    Oooh, this is a really fun idea for a series!! I'd love to see more like this.

  • @bgivens24
    @bgivens24 2 роки тому +1

    Chris, this is awesome! Personally, I feel like design is the most difficult part of furniture making. You're an excellent designer and it's great to hear more insight about your approach. Keep making more of these!

  • @cdinusha1
    @cdinusha1 2 роки тому +1

    This format is great, really breaks down the thought process which is great for learning. I'd be keen to see more of the same style :)

  • @joekoscielniak8576
    @joekoscielniak8576 2 роки тому

    You, sir, are an incredible designer. Your eye for balance and form is elegant. Floating the top draw main part from the top cross piece right under it added a uniquely stylish uber modern mid-century look. Bravo!

  • @shinobitree5711
    @shinobitree5711 Рік тому

    Love this kind of video! Hope there’s more of these.

  • @IggyJackson
    @IggyJackson 2 роки тому

    I like this type of content a lot. Really gives you some different ways to think about things when you're stuck in a design rut. Keep up the good work

  • @Martin-yl5zb
    @Martin-yl5zb 2 роки тому

    Great video format Chris!! I learned a lot following your thought process. Thanks!!

  • @DIYHGP
    @DIYHGP 2 роки тому

    Chris this format is super. You need to continue this process because we have so many build videos with people building stuff without any real design thought going into them. your insight and Shaun’s will be quite helpful for amateurs and professionals alike. I shot a video on this design feature with Shaun several years ago.

  • @Tomeccho
    @Tomeccho Рік тому

    As soon as I saw the initial redesign, I was saying, "float it!" out loud because I knew that would make the top feel less weighty.
    Glad Chris heard me. Somehow, after watching him design and create for so long, I kind of knew he would lol

  • @marting.7564
    @marting.7564 2 роки тому

    Good work Joe and Chris. Keep up the good work and keep creating & inspiring.

  • @TheJbrogs
    @TheJbrogs 2 роки тому

    This is an awesome series idea. Excited for more critiques and design tips in the future!

  • @daltrywoodworks8811
    @daltrywoodworks8811 2 роки тому

    I really like this format. Design is something I struggle with the most. Appreciate the video 👍🏻

  • @Redhot_Buckshot
    @Redhot_Buckshot 2 роки тому

    I love this dude. Your perspective of furniture is truly amazing.

  • @joshuatharpe9397
    @joshuatharpe9397 2 роки тому

    Great series. It helped me think about the design process and HOPEFULLY make better decisions in the future.

  • @egbluesuede1220
    @egbluesuede1220 2 роки тому

    never seen anything like this. Fantastic and a respectful way to teach design.

  • @neisendesign
    @neisendesign 2 роки тому

    love this kind of content, looking forward to the next one!

  • @harrisonj123
    @harrisonj123 2 роки тому

    SOoooooooo glad you're doing this again.

  • @flyingman09101984
    @flyingman09101984 2 роки тому

    Amazing series idea. Looking forward to the next ones! ❤️

  • @boardtodeathwoodshop9400
    @boardtodeathwoodshop9400 2 роки тому

    Definitely continue this series. Super interesting.

  • @GabeSchultz1
    @GabeSchultz1 2 роки тому

    Awesome video - love your insight on all the details of this piece.

  • @cemontalvo12
    @cemontalvo12 2 роки тому +1

    This is a great format and super helpful for my own design thought process. Thanks.
    Also - some of the most recognizable Disney characters were created by designers with Aphantasia. Super interesting.

  • @mec912
    @mec912 2 роки тому

    I'm already a fan of your other videos but this one was completely new... Great content/format... very unique. I want more!

  • @CoachKotseba
    @CoachKotseba 2 роки тому

    Excellent! I'd love to see/hear more details about why the other design is better and perhaps see intermediate designs and why they were rejected

  • @AshwinBelle
    @AshwinBelle 2 роки тому

    The one-minute version of this video that you just posted today (12/03) led me to finally watch this video. Great content, I really wish the views (#s) support your idea of making more such content where you help evolve and improve others' ideas! Walking through the process of design with you narrating/critiquing along with beautiful drawings is great for learning and a pleasure to watch!

  • @Pop_Gordo
    @Pop_Gordo 2 роки тому

    I love these videos. I think objectively speaking, you and Shaun have the best designs on woodworking UA-cam. I know that this video might not appeal to the fans that like the crayon table or the Nintendo Switch build but I think your core fans appreciate this kind of content because it’s the whole process

  • @adrianb894
    @adrianb894 2 роки тому

    Love this format. Would love to see more of it.

  • @Rosakru
    @Rosakru 2 роки тому

    Well done Chris. This is a very well made video critiquing but solving a design issue. Excellent.

  • @benjaminstrobel3622
    @benjaminstrobel3622 2 роки тому

    I love this idea for a series!

  • @Coxywood
    @Coxywood 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! First time I’ve seen a video like this that gives such thoughtful insights into the design process. Also well done to Joe for something that looks well made in his first year of woodworking.

  • @kizermergenschroer5096
    @kizermergenschroer5096 2 роки тому

    Great video and love to see you discussing design.

  • @chadswanson2295
    @chadswanson2295 2 роки тому

    Great concept for content! And great approach to design!

  • @christianphillipsadams4738
    @christianphillipsadams4738 2 роки тому

    Really like this, interesting to see how you refined the design

  • @Hakuwoodworks
    @Hakuwoodworks 2 роки тому

    I think that this format was an excellent idea. I think that many of us struggle to find the "it" factor sometimes, and you have a great eye to be able to give just the right suggestion!

  • @takeniteasyfriend
    @takeniteasyfriend 2 роки тому

    Really like this new side of your channel. Looking forward to more design evals 👍

  • @keXen
    @keXen 2 роки тому

    I relay liked this format. Nice to get a view into the thought process.

  • @joshevenson7604
    @joshevenson7604 2 роки тому

    This is a great format - keep it up!

  • @andyheffling5000
    @andyheffling5000 2 роки тому

    More of these please. This is excellent.

  • @thiswillwork18
    @thiswillwork18 2 роки тому

    Love this series!

  • @andfunkable
    @andfunkable 2 роки тому

    Great video format, thanks!

  • @ryderscustomcreations3665
    @ryderscustomcreations3665 2 роки тому

    I like this style of video. Design is your strong suit so leaning into it makes sense.

  • @deadbungeejumper
    @deadbungeejumper 2 роки тому

    Cool new direction with content. First time I’ve seen anyone do this!

  • @RedBudRed
    @RedBudRed 2 роки тому

    This was great man. Like seeing the process. 👊🏻

  • @GangstaKirby3
    @GangstaKirby3 2 роки тому

    This looks a lot like industrial design. Was great seeing your thought process on it and would like to see more like this

  • @SpectreGamers
    @SpectreGamers 2 роки тому

    Honesty time... I follow probably over 100 woodworking/craftsman/furniture/design based channels on youtube alone. This content right here, this is what I've been looking for. Its fun watching different people make (and lets be brutal here) endless black walnut furniture pieces, almost so many that I'm amazed there is any walnut left on the planet at this point! But as fun and as interesting and inspiring as that can be, one of the things all these channels lack is a really proper look into the design and ideation process. This content is exactly what I, and I imagine others, have been looking for and its great that it comes from a channel I enjoy also. So please keep these up and if you can maybe add some more ideation process into your other videos too so we can see more of how you go from imagination to reality.

  • @HyperactiveNeuron
    @HyperactiveNeuron 2 роки тому

    This is a great new segment. I would seriously like to see more like this.

  • @dye187
    @dye187 2 роки тому

    Great content! Would love to see more.

  • @kyleromine1477
    @kyleromine1477 2 роки тому

    Yes!!! Loved this video. Super helpful. We need more of this!! I would have you edit my designs…. But all my stuff is basically just rectangles… haha

  • @RoxaneJ14
    @RoxaneJ14 2 роки тому

    This concept is real cool !

  • @MidnightMaker
    @MidnightMaker 2 роки тому

    Wow, dude! You came up with a really difficult concept and you pulled it off. Nicely done.

  • @tonyvandijk4339
    @tonyvandijk4339 2 роки тому

    More of this please!

  • @douglasbogdanoff7741
    @douglasbogdanoff7741 2 роки тому

    Great idea. Really enjoyed the video.

  • @moneymakingmikeg.9555
    @moneymakingmikeg.9555 2 роки тому

    Very Cool Chris!!! Something different from the norm but, a lot of info. & cool to see your thought process in some redesigning. Hoping all is well guys, Dirty Jersey out!!

  • @johncordell8661
    @johncordell8661 2 роки тому

    I’d love to see a video on how you go about designing and creating the aesthetic on the iPad.

  • @konigjaja806
    @konigjaja806 2 роки тому

    What a great video! Is there any way to get ahold of the proportions (or measurments) that you chose?

  • @brendonmyburgh
    @brendonmyburgh 2 роки тому

    I totally agree with @Andy Iliff's idea for a series. I come up with ideas that may look great to me and essentially is a modern/contemporary piece and visually aesthetic to me, however running another set of eyes over it always creates room for improvement right ?. Its by no means there to diss the original idea, but making it better - I dig this

  • @IVD-Spec
    @IVD-Spec 2 роки тому

    Great video, should turn it into a reoccurring series!

  • @cnut4563a
    @cnut4563a 2 роки тому

    This whole idea is great

  • @jkzamien
    @jkzamien 2 роки тому

    Cool video idea. Looking forward to more.

  • @ethanbarkman9248
    @ethanbarkman9248 2 роки тому

    This content is incredibly helpful and surprisingly entertaining.

  • @michaelmiller5177
    @michaelmiller5177 2 роки тому

    Really nice design changes.

  • @williammaxwell1919
    @williammaxwell1919 Рік тому

    me, I'd consider redesigning the legs and keeping the top, such as a U on it's side with zig-zag /snake "foot" to the bottom to provide stability

  • @JohnFnLopez
    @JohnFnLopez 2 роки тому

    Dude! This is an amazing video! I think you found good right here.

  • @Codeyellow
    @Codeyellow 2 роки тому

    I love this!

  • @SuperOxygenTV
    @SuperOxygenTV 2 роки тому

    I love your way out design-which doesn't seem SO way out. I would say you made it more sophisticated! With that said-wonder how you would mount the base to the box? Figure 8 fastners? Or would you drill right into the base itself?

  • @Pimpmedown
    @Pimpmedown Рік тому +1

    What program do you use for these sketches? Looks awesome i would love to try that

  • @biggorilla83
    @biggorilla83 2 роки тому

    does the third version add stability in the same way that standard supports would? i assume it would since it is tied to the legs and then to the bottom, but im not a furniture scientist. It is something that i had never really thought of if that is the case.

  • @bizzobandoli
    @bizzobandoli 2 роки тому

    that was supeeer nice video. keep doing it

  • @cteran08
    @cteran08 2 роки тому

    Awesome breakdown of your creative process. What software do you use to sketch digitally?

  • @sajadwoodwork
    @sajadwoodwork 2 роки тому

    Good one sir please keep it up

  • @maartenbaas2308
    @maartenbaas2308 2 роки тому

    Very nice. Like this kind of content

  • @TheWoodPastor
    @TheWoodPastor 2 роки тому

    I love it. I think you need my bad design on there. I have many.

  • @wesleydowns3244
    @wesleydowns3244 2 роки тому

    That was dope

  • @vincentrodak9734
    @vincentrodak9734 2 роки тому

    Very cool video!

  • @ModernBuilds
    @ModernBuilds 2 роки тому

    🔥🔥

  • @pauldent3059
    @pauldent3059 2 роки тому

    As soon as I saw it I said to myself it needs a bottom shelf to help balance the design, then in my mind I pictured nearly exactly what your final drawing looked like, I think I've been watching too much of your channels.😊

  • @dayajohnson3348
    @dayajohnson3348 2 роки тому

    Awesome video.

  • @michaelackerman9261
    @michaelackerman9261 2 роки тому

    Chris, I dig this add-on to the channel! I'll likely submit a piece to you at some point, and I'll make sure it's sufficiently meaty haha

  • @DirkieB
    @DirkieB 2 роки тому

    Oh that's a really nice video!

  • @markalton4610
    @markalton4610 Рік тому

    I really want to do this. I own a business right now that cant keep me busy in the winter.

  • @nuevoinvolve
    @nuevoinvolve 2 роки тому

    8:08 what software that can do this “break down”, I really want to know. Thanks. 🙏

  • @dpmeyer4867
    @dpmeyer4867 2 роки тому

    good job...nice vid

  • @jameschamberlain8708
    @jameschamberlain8708 2 роки тому

    really like this video

  • @markknight5836
    @markknight5836 2 роки тому

    Chris enjoyed the work here. Random one love the shirts would you mind sharing the brand and where I could pick some up. Thanks Mark

  • @6skull6kid6
    @6skull6kid6 2 роки тому +1

    What software do you use to sketch your designs?