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Rafferty Tables
Client: Dupont CorianMay 2009
This project really demonstrated to me the ways in which I work best. By approaching the brief from a very process led and hands-on angle, I developed techniques and processes to explore and exploit the properties of the material. Aiming to produce an outcome which could only be realised using Corian.
Rafferty Tables
Client: Dupont CorianMay 2009
1. The Mould before heating. 10 Corian strips are placed into mortises and a central column is bolted into place in order to provide a sturdy pivot point.
2. Once heated (180 °C for 5-10minutes) the strips become very malleable and are able to be twisted.
3. An accurate 72° twist is achieved by placing steel bars through the top and bottom of the mould into pre drilled location holes. This allows total control over the amount of twist wanted and also prevents the need for any complex clamping.
4. The finished strips with the clamps and central column in place. The degrees of rotation was determined in order harmonise the piece by lining the mortises on the top and the bottom up with each other once twisted.
Finished Dimensions 420mm x 350mm (diameter)
5. The original inspiration for the project. After experimenting with plaiting Corian I research twisted objects. These candle holders gave me inspiration and forms which were highly appropriate and challenging to create, explore and develop using Corian.
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Rafferty Tables
Client: Dupont CorianMay 2009
Material exploration and exploitation. Investigations into the properties, possibilities and limitations of Dupont Corian.
Gallo Table
Client: Matthew Hilton Ltd/ D&AD Awards 2009
February 2009
Gallo is a flexible and functional occasional table. Designed mainly to live around the sofa, it can be easily moved around in order to meet your needs whilst lounging or in other areas of the house. Its under frame provides a small amount of storage and display for any current reading material as well as CDs and DVDs. Whilst functioning well as a side table, Gallo can also be brought closer to oneself in order to provide a ergonomic writing surface or laptop table, creating a temporary and elegant lounge office.
Gallo Table
Client: Matthew Hilton Ltd/D&AD Awards 2009
February 2009
The brief asked to create a new, functional and beautiful piece for Matthew Hilton’s current range. After analysis of the range I felt it was lacking a usable side table. An obvious move was to take influence from the aesthetics of Hilton’s furniture whilst also employing personal touches and influences.
Gallo Table
Client: Matthew Hilton Ltd/D&AD Awards 2009
February 2009
Model Making is very iimportant to the way I work. Above show the developments of the table in its later stages at 1:10 scale.
Gallo Table
470mm x 420mm x 275mm
American Walnut
Natural Oil Finish
Gamper project
In association with Martino GamperMarch 2009
A week long project carried out in association with Martino Gamper. Gamper is a designer who most popular projects revovle around the deconstruction and re-appropriation of furniture. Throughout the week we searched for old, forgotten and dis-used chairs which often had a story behind them. Through using at least two different found chairs and partsnew seats were created. The project culminated in an exhibition at the Victoria and Albert museum in London as part of the home Sweet Home friday late. The bench chair then went on to be exhibited in an advertising company’s lobby also in London.
Gamper project
In association with Martino GamperMarch 2009
Decadence and back.This was once a bench so concerned with delivering its function. Through years of being ignored, disrespected and ultimately forgotten, it has gradually lost its purpose of providing people with a seat. Found rusting and rotting in a garden, I tried to bring the bench back to life and back to peoples attention, by celebrating and exhibiting the beauty in its decay.
In association with Martino GamperMarch 2009
Gamper project
A Nod to Poul.
The original soggy cantilevered chair was donated by a rather confused mechanic. With no questions asked as to why I wanted to take away his battered old chair, he none the less obliged. By adapting the frame and its orientation, along with the addition of some parts left around the studio, I was able to create a much more comfortable chair than was originally intended. The slight tilt on the seat and its deliberate proximity to the floor encourage the interaction with the floor as a reachable and functional surface. The chairs dimensions and comfort give a little nod to the PK 22 and subsequent Low-pad chair. Less soggy and functional once again, this chair creates a relaxing environment for the sitter.
For John Kwiecinski.
John Kwiecinski had obviously discarded his stool because it was broken. In order to fix it, it was appropriate to readdress its function. Going by the general rule of thumb that chairs are more practical than high stools, I decided to adapt it into a chair instead. Simple modifications of the form and the addition of borrowed parts create John Kwiecinski’s new seat.
Some of the original chairs.
Plicis
Client: Live Brief Stamp creative Ltd /Student lighting awards
December 2008
Plicis is a highly sculptural pendant which draws our gaze whether illuminated or not. It transforms when lit from an elegant piece of sculpture into a dynamic form. The white light of CFL bulbs are filtered and softened through the golden material, casting a warm and comforting glow on the space. Its beauty and geometry are achieved through investigations and experiments with paper manipulation.
Plicis
Client: Stamp creative Ltd /Student lighting awards
December 2008
The lamp was designed to suit the manufacturing process of die cutting. Die cutting has extremely cheap tooling costs, yet has the ability to turn sheet materials into exciting 3-dimensional forms. For Plicis, die cutting allows the complex and time consuming folds to be created very quickly, giving the piece an illusion that it has been carefully hand crafted and not mass produced, thus adding value to the product. Once stamped, the paper sheet is easily erected and then attached to the pre-made frame. The elegant frame holds the ballast and CFL and provides the paper with rigidity and further structure. Plicis, although complex in its aesthetic, can be made easily and cheaply, making it extremely suitable for the commercial market.
Materials - Paper backed European bookcloth Colour Elbe (golden yellow)
Copper coated steel (3mm) Sprayed matt black
Processes - Die cutting (paper form) Brazing (frame)
Costing - Based on the production of 2000 units, I estimate the trade price of one unit to be £15.40. This price includes all materials, labour, packaging and distribution, as well as the supply of the A class electronic Ballast.
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Plicis Low
Client: Live Brief Stamp creative Ltd /Student lighting awards
December 2008
Plicis Low
Client: Live Brief Stamp creative Ltd /Student lighting awards
December 2008
(technical specifications)
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Plicis Low is a table lamp. Whilst possessing many of the same qualities as its larger brother, Plicis low is easier, cheaper and quicker to manufacture whilst also being more domesticated in its dimensions. These points make it highly suitable for the retail market.
Materials - Handmade Nepalese Washi (45gsm) Copper coated steel (3mm), sprayed black
Processes - Die cutting (paper form) Brazing (frame)
Costing - Based on the production of 2000 units I estimate the trade price of one unit to be £8.25. This price includes all materials, labour, packaging and distribution, as
well as the supply of the A class electronic Ballast.
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Plicis
Client: Live Brief Stamp creative Ltd /Student lighting awards
December 2008
(Research)
Creating a product using such processes as paper folding and manipulation obviously requires alot of experiments, research and development. Shown are some of my practical investigations and research. For much of the project I was aiming to create a usable and functional collapsible light using folds and pleats, this did not materialise in time for a final product though and so a static yet beautiful form was chosen to proceed with.
Tiny Dancer
Client: Isokon Furniture CompanyOctober 2008
We were asked to analyse, re-evaluate and redesign the famed Isokon donkeys, using only CNC manufacture in their production, Whilst many living spaces are decreasing in size I felt it appropriate to create a piece which was better suited to the modern home, providing maximum storage and function within a minimal footprint.
Tiny Dancer
Client: Isokon Furniture CompanyOctober 2008
I aimed to create dimensions which related better to a person sat on the sofa. The top provides a perfect height for a sofa side surface and the storage compartments are angled for easy access. Other practical considerations have been employed such as openings in the backs of the compartments, allowing them to be cleaned easily.
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Tiny Dancer
Client: Isokon Furniture CompanyOctober 2008
These photos show some of the development process. Initially influenced by the shipshape storage by the Azumi’s, I wanted to translate the aesthetic of a boxed opening into my design. Using sketches, 1:10 scaled models and finally 1:1 cardboard mock ups I developed the idea into a practical and functional piece of storage with a strong character of its own. The technical drawing here shows all the individual CNC parts which make up my donkey.
Pegs
Hidden FunctionSeptember 2008
A short project based around the hidden function and beauty in everyday objects. The aim was to observe and find objects being used for other purposes than what they were designed for. E.g. A clothes peg to hold a food bag closed. The next step was to improve the object so that it could perform its hidden function better. In this case by elongating the peg means it can hold across a whole bag and creating a blackboard on it allows users to date the contents. The Photo pegs were a slight move away from the brief, merely something I wanted to create.
Aluminium Group Chair
Model MakingDecemeber 2007
In order to improve model making skills and attention to detail, we created classic furniture designs at 1:5 scale. Above is my model of the quintessential office chair; The Aluminium Group Chair from 1958 designed by Ray and Charles Eames.