Oh absolutely, if the problem is simple enough it's definately possible :) Even in aerospace finite element optimisation techniques have led to some very effec

Oh absolutely, if the problem is simple enough it's definately possible :) Even in aerospace finite element optimisation techniques have led to some very effecient structures. The problem is when you pass the limits of what is manufacturable and have to start breaking it up into simpler pieces joined together based on time, budget, abilities, what you know will work etc. Also when you have to meet hundreds of requirements like having to fit lots of systems that people haven't designed yet and don't fully know what they'll need yet. It's the problem of compounding unknowns etc. An awesome chair is definately doable :)