Project 1:
1.Benjamin Chan -http://bjcyc.blogspot.com/
2.Yiwen Chen -http://snailmina.blogspot.com/
3.Patrick Luwia -http://pluwia.blogspot.com/
4.Huan Xie -http://z3326626.blogspot.com/
5.Henry Treloar -http://henrysdblog.blogspot.com/
Project 2:
1.Benjamin Chan -http://bjcyc.blogspot.com/
2.Henry Treloar -http://henrysdblog.blogspot.com/
3.Zenon Zoltaszek -http://zen-industrialdesign.blogspot.com/
4.Chloe Uy -http://chloeanddesign.blogspot.com/
5.Ke Zhang -http://cocodesignforever.blogspot.com/
Tuesday 26 October 2010
Upcycling unwanteds
Rationale
For this project I have chosen to upcycle used wine or champagne corks as I found possibility in using it to create interesting and upmarket products. I was also amazed by the amount of disposed cork the councils collection drop offs manage to get on a yearly basis. From statistics, 13million wine corks are distributed throughout the world and are only used once and disposed of afterwards. Some restaurants collect them however most still send them off the landfills. So by diverting large quantities of used cork from the landfills to up marketed products I thought it would be nice to keep the natural wood like appearance of the cork and make a design which reflects its natural form. Its natural given cushioning characteristics also dictates its usage which is also later emphasised by its form and size; limiting it to its specific designed usage.
I chose an accessories or coin plate as the final product to make. From experiences of others as well as my own; we realise as we get home the first thing one would do is empty their pockets (especially males however it’s not limited to males) . Drop the mobile, empty the excess coins, keys and many more. These items often become misplaced and we can find them. This could be defined as a habitual problem more than anything else. So what if a product can change our habits?
I centred the idea about a hive, the essence of it really is to become a nest; a place where everything returns. Its appearance is also designed to reflect a hive of sort, following organic shapes and natural tessellations I believe would fulfil its meaning as well as save the cork from being rubbish. The rounded off outside defines the shape more as a resolution to define its shape also helps emphasis the more interesting pattern of the inside. The honeycombed and contour like inside doesn’t make the bowl hard to use, its purpose is to hold coins, mobiles and others, the levels actually make it easier for one to grab coins and sit a mobile up like a stand as opposed to the conventional smooth wooden bowls which make everything slide awkwardly into the centre.
The location of this product is also important, by its form and usage the Hive is limited to table tops of either; at your front door entrance or the living room where one would most likely unload our pocket or baggage items.
To manufacture would take a few processes. Today we have the aid of computer CNCs, mills and laser cutting technologies. The cork would be sorted by their size so they can later be cut into a standard piece to fit the complete puzzle like pattern. Howewer this was difficult through making the actual product as the knife blades did not follow the straightness through the whole way which caused awkward angles. The design problem could possible be resolved by having set tools and machinery (ie CNC mills or tool cutters) which can create stradardised piece. However due to the variations in sizes some larger piece would be cut off to become very small just to be standardised also loosing some natrual irregular geometric patterns. Each piece is then assembled together with resin/glue. No other materials are required to make this product.
For this project I have chosen to upcycle used wine or champagne corks as I found possibility in using it to create interesting and upmarket products. I was also amazed by the amount of disposed cork the councils collection drop offs manage to get on a yearly basis. From statistics, 13million wine corks are distributed throughout the world and are only used once and disposed of afterwards. Some restaurants collect them however most still send them off the landfills. So by diverting large quantities of used cork from the landfills to up marketed products I thought it would be nice to keep the natural wood like appearance of the cork and make a design which reflects its natural form. Its natural given cushioning characteristics also dictates its usage which is also later emphasised by its form and size; limiting it to its specific designed usage.
I chose an accessories or coin plate as the final product to make. From experiences of others as well as my own; we realise as we get home the first thing one would do is empty their pockets (especially males however it’s not limited to males) . Drop the mobile, empty the excess coins, keys and many more. These items often become misplaced and we can find them. This could be defined as a habitual problem more than anything else. So what if a product can change our habits?
I centred the idea about a hive, the essence of it really is to become a nest; a place where everything returns. Its appearance is also designed to reflect a hive of sort, following organic shapes and natural tessellations I believe would fulfil its meaning as well as save the cork from being rubbish. The rounded off outside defines the shape more as a resolution to define its shape also helps emphasis the more interesting pattern of the inside. The honeycombed and contour like inside doesn’t make the bowl hard to use, its purpose is to hold coins, mobiles and others, the levels actually make it easier for one to grab coins and sit a mobile up like a stand as opposed to the conventional smooth wooden bowls which make everything slide awkwardly into the centre.
The location of this product is also important, by its form and usage the Hive is limited to table tops of either; at your front door entrance or the living room where one would most likely unload our pocket or baggage items.
To manufacture would take a few processes. Today we have the aid of computer CNCs, mills and laser cutting technologies. The cork would be sorted by their size so they can later be cut into a standard piece to fit the complete puzzle like pattern. Howewer this was difficult through making the actual product as the knife blades did not follow the straightness through the whole way which caused awkward angles. The design problem could possible be resolved by having set tools and machinery (ie CNC mills or tool cutters) which can create stradardised piece. However due to the variations in sizes some larger piece would be cut off to become very small just to be standardised also loosing some natrual irregular geometric patterns. Each piece is then assembled together with resin/glue. No other materials are required to make this product.
Sunday 10 October 2010
Video reflection 5: Design for life
Plausibly the most encouraging series which defines a lifestyle I should learn to be used to. I wouldn’t say design for life is the complete definition of industrial design as there is no finite answer in this subjective and creative area but it really puts me in place in answering some experiences in my short first year in university. Students in there are constantly challenged; a journey which seems can only get worse. Not only do I find some reflection of my experiences in the video I’ve conceived the philosophy of one of the world’s most renown designer Philippe Starck and how he developed what he revolves around.
The emphasis on; democratic, for everyone, sustainable, ecological and enjoyable sounds like the entirety of design. But I learn that it is the vibe, the point which separates us from artists. We as designers don’t create our own logic but in fact pivot our minds about the logic which benefits society. Starck mentioned that designers possess the power to make change through everything which surrounds one. Indeed e a very dewy definition of power but does just the tick to motivate me and my choice to be here.
Democratic design would be to prevent slavery or its equivalent, as designers have responsibility to not harm any lives by its process, was far thinking for me but make sense as part of our “helping” part of design. Ecological, the given fact to be neither wasteful nor harmful; to me is no news but is a challenge to be reminded. To be used by everyone also celebrates democracy and successful design as doing more with less can prevent ones which Starck believes shouldn’t exist. I very much agreed with the IPod casing example; why not design the iPod so it doesn’t require a case? Many more passionate beliefs construct clarity of good design from this series, setting a rarely seen criterion for design.
With no discouragement of all the put downs and criticism all design students go through, I hope I can keep these key ideas which have been proven to improve our society with me in every decision I make in the years to come. I also hope to grasp the desires of consumers who don’t yet know what they truly want; this I hope animates and adds more life to a world which was materialistic and function driven.
The emphasis on; democratic, for everyone, sustainable, ecological and enjoyable sounds like the entirety of design. But I learn that it is the vibe, the point which separates us from artists. We as designers don’t create our own logic but in fact pivot our minds about the logic which benefits society. Starck mentioned that designers possess the power to make change through everything which surrounds one. Indeed e a very dewy definition of power but does just the tick to motivate me and my choice to be here.
Democratic design would be to prevent slavery or its equivalent, as designers have responsibility to not harm any lives by its process, was far thinking for me but make sense as part of our “helping” part of design. Ecological, the given fact to be neither wasteful nor harmful; to me is no news but is a challenge to be reminded. To be used by everyone also celebrates democracy and successful design as doing more with less can prevent ones which Starck believes shouldn’t exist. I very much agreed with the IPod casing example; why not design the iPod so it doesn’t require a case? Many more passionate beliefs construct clarity of good design from this series, setting a rarely seen criterion for design.
With no discouragement of all the put downs and criticism all design students go through, I hope I can keep these key ideas which have been proven to improve our society with me in every decision I make in the years to come. I also hope to grasp the desires of consumers who don’t yet know what they truly want; this I hope animates and adds more life to a world which was materialistic and function driven.
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