Mockingbird Highchair
The Mockingbird High Chair is a versatile two-in-one solution that transitions seamlessly from an ergonomic infant seat to a supportive child chair. Designed with minimal part breaks, it makes cleaning fast and intuitive, turning mealtime into a stress-free experience. Prioritizing safety, comfort, and aesthetics, it delivers an adaptable seating option for modern families.
Client | Mockingbird
Location | Chicago
Website | hellomockingbird.com
Launch | November 2023
Role | Lead Industrial Design, Creative Direction, Engineer Liaison, Prototyping
Awards | IDSA IDEA Award 2024
designed to grow
An ergonomic infant bucket seat provides comfort and structure during the earliest feeding stages. As the child grows, the seat detaches easily without tools, transforming into a stable, posture-supportive chair that remains relevant for years. Eliminating the need for multiple seating solutions
Engineered for Everyday Parenting
Design and engineering teams collaborated to eliminate food-trapping crevices, reduce part complexity, and optimize tool-free adjustments. Parents can reconfigure the chair in seconds, adapting it to changing needs without compromising hygiene or safety.
Clean lines for Cleaner living
The restrained visual language, anchored by a distinctive Y-branch leg structure, reduces visual weight while maintaining stability and making it distinctly Mockingbird. This approach ensures the chair feels at home in dining spaces, blending seamlessly with the surrounding furniture.
Insight-driven, rigorously tested
Multiple prototypes were created to perfect proportions, postural alignment, and adjustability. Patented silicone-coated harness straps, refined through real-world trials, offer secure restraint and easy cleaning, while dishwasher-safe components and durable materials were validated through extensive family testing.
Recognized Excellence
Recognized as Forbes Best High Chair Overall (2024), rated 10/10 by The Everymom, and winner of the IDSA IDEA Award (2024), the design has earned praise for its intuitive functionality, cleanability, and compact footprint. Parents consistently highlight its ability to address common pain points while elevating the look and feel of their dining spaces.
TEAM
Dave Seal | Design Director
Matteo Iavicoli | Lead Designer
Gary Paulsen | Engineer
Mattia Ker | 3D Visualizer
As we all know, launching a product is always a massive coordinated effort. Thank you to all who have contributed to this great project.