Marvel Flair Upgrading the Learning Environment
The idea to add some superhero flair to my classroom design space came out of a combination of being a bit of a comic geek, some free time one day after school and knowing that adding some of the more recognizable superhero and super villain logos to our otherwise plain stools would be a big hit with my students and fellow design teachers alike. I started with Captain America, and as soon as I showed it to people I knew I was going to end up with a full classroom set. Pretty quickly, students joined in, and we now have 21 unique superhero chairs and a couple others just for fun.
Students use 2D digital design software to render the logos, laser cut the stencils, and then spray paint the stool tops. The stools still age over time, adding character to the logos, and opening the door for future adjustments.
Against my better judgement I caved in and allowed a DC chair to be created recently, but that will have to stay in the next door classroom to avoid the two comic universes colliding.
