portfolio

lizzie Unwin

portfolio

PROTOTYPE

hand me down

inspiration

You never actually own a Patek

Philippe, you merely look after it

for the next generation

““

key points

the passing down of furniture through a family

losing the knowledge of the pieces heritage

leaving a trace

tracing the past

key points

following the heritage of the cabinet itself and its’ owner

preserving a moment in time

creating an experience

the design

steps

simple

subtle detailing

aesthetic longevity

The term ‘aesthetics’ refers to pertaining to a sense of the beautiful,

and so aesthetic longevity can be described as an object retaining this

sense for the duration of its ‘life’.

SHIP

previous owner

current owner

sibling/spouse

ab

mb pupb gu

wu eusu

pu patricia ann unwin“trish”

hill house

chase end

bromesberrow

ledbury

hr8 1se

12/02/1959

guy unwin 1984

1997

mainoaks farm cottages

owner 1995 - 2009

29/08/2011

the process

key points

SELF-EXPLANITORY

become a tradition

a moment to share

steps

fill in and stamp reference card

post

recieve certificate and update any information online

use

pass on to next owner

final outcome

PROTOTYPE

fred

inspiration starting point

key points

the ‘lack’ table by ikea is the commmercial giants biggest seller

non-mechanical fixings needed

simplicity is key

sketches modelling

wood threading

advantages

simple and easy way to connect pieces together

means the legs can be screwed straight into the table top

enjoyable and satisfying for the user

development

final outcome

concepts

re-innovation

inspiration

city ‘twitchers’

those that enjoy the delights of the countyside but are stuck in

the city

key points

make thier hobby more accessible to them

showcase the variety of birds in the city

the product to remian in keeping with the city atmosphere itself

sketches development

key points

needs to be easy to remove and clean

materials that will withstand the outdoor environment

concentrate on how this could be sold

developmentmaterials

aluminium frame

lightweight

able to be laser cut

easy to fold by user

suction cups

allow the table to be placed on a window

can be removed and replaced easily for cleaning purposes

final outcome

packaging

kit includes

bird table

instruction leaflet

suction cups

birding booklet

filled with information on the types of birds you will see in the city

key points

allows the item to be sent easily through the post

helps to expand the ‘urban twitchers’ knowledge

creates an ‘experience’

PROTOTYPE

stitch

the opposite

key points

limited materials

plywood as the secondary material

fitting to the human form

exploded diagramfinal design

PROTOTYPE

PENGUIN

the design

key points

handle acts as runner

detail cut from inner legs

slate ring

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A B

E

C D

HG

F

J K

L

M N

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4

5

3

presentation

key points

easy to understand

telling a story

learning through illustrator

concepts

kenwood

KnifeBoard

sketchesinspiration

final outcome

key points

Knife included in board

corian section could be removed when worn

could be turned over for left handed people

fencing pliers

cutlever

graphics

tool

fencing pliers

cutlever

fencing pliers

tug thump

fencing pliers

cutlever

key points

utilitarian

inspiration from the tool itself

theme

fencing pliers

shear two shear type wire cutters which will cut from either side able to cut at angles in order to create barbed wire

CUT pincer and clamp on top jaw enables wires to be

the jaws can also be used to tighten any loose or sagging wire

twist grips on inside of handle for straining and twisting wires wire can be stretched by placing inbetween the jaws and then turning the wire by twisting

thump the striking face enables nails and staples to be driven into fence posts the face has a serated edge to crimp wires

TUG pincer allows nails and other objects to be pulled free pincer can also be used to create loops and bend wire

lever hook enables staples to be removed from fence posts leaning the tool and using the post or wood that the staple is in creates extra leverage

fencing pliers

Length 265mm / 10.1 /2in

handlesrubber handles with cushion grip for extra comfort and ease when in use

headmanufactured from carbon steel and then smoothly ground and polished

hookpointed hook enables staples to be removed from posts

gripsserated edges allow wire to be gripped and twisted with ease

presentation

key points

visually stimulating

self-explanitory

Matt Steelsmatt.steels@gmail.com

Leanne Richardslrichards89@hotmail.co.uk

graphics

poster

Northumbria3D Design

INFO

PRODUCTS

FURNITURE

Raymond Paulsonraymondcpaulson@gmail.com

Olivia Grayoliviamgray@hotmail.com

Lizzie Morganlizzie.a.morgan@gmail.com

Samantha Marshall-Hardysam.marshall.hardy@gmail.com

Matt Steelsmatt.steels@gmail.com

Leanne Richardslrichards89@hotmail.co.uk

Rebecca Mitchellbex_mitchell@hotmail.co.uk

Andrew Lakeandrew.c.lake91@gmail.com

DegreeBA (hons) 3D design

Programme Leaderrickard whittinghamrickard.whittingham@northumbria.ac.uk

Damilola Kay-Idowudamiidk@yahoo.com

Natalie Houghnatalie-hough@live.co.uk

Rebecca Herridgerebeccaherridge@hotmail.co.uk

Becky Taylortaylor-becky@live.co.uk

Chris Corkerychriscorkerydesign@gmail.com

Tumblrwww.northumbria3d.tumblr.com

Tom Cleggtomclegg1991@gmail.com

group identity

key points

visually aesthetic

group identity created

story behind the front image

heaton park shoe tree - students celebrate the end of their three years

studying By throwing a pair of shoes into the tree

fencing pliers

cutlever

internshipplant and moss

fencing pliers

cutlever

logos

key points

in keeping with the brand

transferable

individual identity and relating to the product