Logan Glennie

MY PROJECTS

Entryway Bench and Purse Rack

Problem.

I host all the time. Sometimes upwards of 20 people. I also have a no shoe policy in my home. Every time I would host, shoes would pile by the front door making for an unsightly mess while also cluttering the entrance and exit for those I hosted.

Idea.

Create a custom bench that could be a storage solution for guests shoes while also providing a place to take off and put on the shoes. Included, should be a small compartment able to store Japanese-style house shoes that guests can don upon their arrival.

Iteration.

Making this structurally sound for multiple people to sit on was the biggest challenge. At first the idea was to create one long opening with no pillars. This shortly changed when I realized the top would bow under weight as I began testing. Using a method of three boxes fastened together solved the weight problem and provided a tall space for those who might arrive wearing boots or heels.

Solution.

The final product, as seen in the second to last image above, fills the entryway space perfectly, boasts of a custom hand fabricated cushion by me, and includes all of the necessary design features to host a party while keeping the entryway respectable. In addition, I crafted a simple purse or bag rack that guests can use for any of their belongings.

Book Shelf Extension

Problem.

Multipurpose shelving in the master bedroom was too deep to store books effectively. As seen in the first image, on the bottom shelf, the books in the second row could not be accessed. While less frequently read, they were still an integral part to my studies. The inconvenience became tedious.

Idea.

Create a sliding, moving, or nested system that would easily grant access to the second row while still storing books in a sleek manner. After sketching and ideation, it was clear that a sliding shelf would be the most practical solution.

Iteration.

On my first attempt, I only built in one drawer slide. After installation, the guides for the furthest width quickly crumbled under the weight from the books. The shelf also slowly bowed. Thus I dismantled the single slide and opted for two slides spit evenly. No more need for guides and a much smoother drawer operation.

Solution.

The final product is a stable, fully extendable drawer-shelf that allows access to my, less used but important, study books at the ease of a drawer pull. The shelf also includes a horizontal divider creating stability for both the second and first row so that the books can stand easily.

Skateboard Stand

Problem.

Attending GCU, the primary mode of transportation was via skateboard. Everyone in my four person apartment had and used one. The natural instinct was to store them by the entry door. This created suboptimal stacking methods and often left skateboard wheel marks on the wall.

Idea.

Design a stand that will seamlessly fit behind the door where all four roommates can store their skateboards aesthetically and efficiently.

Iteration.

Once the main frame of the stand was complete, I realized that the base was not nearly wide enough to prevent the whole apparatus from tipping over at the first inclination of applied force. This would not work with how often it would be used. I added a simple base to extend its surface area, creating stability.

Solution.

A sturdy and aesthetic stand with practical utility for storing our transportation. The stand allowed for security of the board while also providing enough room so that the grip tape would not be damaged in the repetitive process of storing the board. I included plenty of room to grab a board from any slot, if the stand was full, by slanting each slot at the optimal angle.

Multipurpose Dresser

Problem.

I needed extra storage space in my collage dorm room. This needed to include extra clothes, a nightstand to be about the same height as my low bed, and I wanted a place to have my books easily accessible.

Idea.

Build a multipurpose “dresser” that could include all three needs! Keep it short and build around Ikea twine storage containers. Leave open ends as possible book storage. Utilize industrial design as an excuse to have cinderblocks be the stand.

Iteration.

Once the top and the bottom flat pieces were assembled with the vertical dividers, I came to the realization that there was a lack of side to side stability. It would easily lean and begin to rip out the finish nails. I added a simple and short back support to provide the needed stability while also staying as close to the original aesthetic vision as possible.

Solution.

The final product fit my dorm room perfectly. It provided a low profile solution for my nightstand, storage, and book shelf. My reading chair had easy access to my most studied books and the top provided a space for decor, a clock and many cameras. The back support ended up doubling as a perfect solution as a backing for the storage bins so that they would not be pushed past the back.

Banquette (WIP)

Problem.

An awkward living/dining room with limited seating to host guests at the dinner table.

Idea.

Build a banquette that hugs the corner wall, allowing for an increased number of guests and more comfortable seating. This will provide a cozy dinner area nook that faces openly to the living room without feeling closed off.

Iteration.

While designing, I was having trouble figuring out the exact dimensions for the corner piece that would connect both benches on the walls. I used scale material to help me get a hands-on approach to see how it would look and feel. After building the model, I realized the corner piece needs to have more depth to comfortablly fit a seated adult.

Solution.

In progress…