Furniture - A Tire-Waste Stool
Year
2025
Skills
Design for Ergonomics
Human Centric Design
Prototyping
Tires are engineered to survive years of demanding use, yet once they reach the end of their service life, they often become an environmental burden.
From road to room, IN-TIRE reimagines discarded motorcycle tires as a dynamic stool that celebrates movement, material, and a meaningful second life.
Globally, over
scrap tires are generated every tear. And
around 75% to 80% waste tire end up
illegally dumped or unrecycled
in landfills.
26% Fillers
24% Synthetic Polymer
19% Natural Rubber
14% Anioxidansts,Antiozonants,curing system
12% Steel
07% Textile
Why are tire difficult to recycle?
Tire complex construction of rubber, steel, and textile fibers, combined with vulcanized rubber, makes them highly durable but also difficult and energy-intensive to recycle.
We asked this question
If a tire is engineered to endure years on the road, could it be reimagined as desirable furniture built to last at home?
Selecting the right tire
Not all tires are suitable for domestic furniture. Different tire types vary in size, weight, flexibility, and structural properties. To create a furniture that is comfortable, stable, and visually appropriate for indoor use, various tire categories were evaluated.
Truck
Car
Motorcycle
Bicycle
Pros
Cons
Extremely strong
Excessively heavy, oversized
Stable, durable
Stiff and heavy
Light, durable
Limited diameter
Lightweight
Too flexible, low stability
Understanding the Material
{Motorcycle tyre}
Before exploring forms, it was important to understand the material itself. The tire's inherent properties—its elasticity, durability, and structural strength.
Cutting different sections
Testing leaning angle
Testing compression(60kg approx)
