Murfi

A murphy bed unit with shelves and a closet, in a clean, modular design.

About Murfi

Murfi is a space-saving furniture system for kids living in crowded housing. By including storage, a bed, and a desk, it aims to provide the essentials for a kid while also offering a sense of personalization.

The degree to which children grow up in crowded housing is a neglected but potentially important aspect of social inequality. Children are particularly dependent on and influenced by their home environments, as they use the space for socialization, skill development, and identity formation. Additionally, households are becoming increasingly exposed to crowded housing conditions, with levels higher than those prior to the Great Recession, making this a growing issue that needs to be addressed, and Murfi does just that.

A murphy bed unit with shelves and a closet, in a clean, modular design, folded with a desk visible.
Close up of a workspace, focusing on a pegboard with organizational shelves.
Close up of a sliding shelving unit above a folded murphy bed.
A folding desk unit with shelves and a white board, with a dim light illuminating the workspace.

Project Details

Credits

Aidan Chavez - Product Designer

Course

Industrial Design II with Brooke Davis

Technology

Rhino 3D, Adobe Photoshop, KeyShot 3D