A personal design blog. Compilation of work and on-going projects/ designs. If you have anything you would like to see, please let me know!
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Developing of the DAB radio project.
After defining the form and the function of the radio - I will be experimenting with different screen prints on the surface to cater for different aesthetics.
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Developing a set of plates and cutlery based on chinese calligraphy.
Interested by the forms and how they will work with “western” crockery. I feel like the forms of the objects could be very interesting if shapes from the brush strokes are used. Aside from the aesthetics - also incorporate useful functional aspects to the re-invented set.
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Developing a height adjustable coat hook for the family.
Hoping to create a real sweet product that can act as a wonderful piece to keep through out your life time. Instead of a wall in your home where you mark your children’s height as they grow up, to have it in a product - that also makes sense with it’s function seems perfect.
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Renderings of one of my concepts for a DAB Radio design.
The most important question that I asked myself during the project was, why did the digital radio need to be so complicated to use?
So instead of multiple buttons to enable settings - I’ve got back to the basics and made a large tuning dial in the front and the volume control on the side - made of beech and birch respectively to give a pleasant warm feedback to the user. All the dials are intentionally made oversized in order to direct the user to engage with the device and yet not be obtrusive at the same time with the simple and clean colour palette.
I felt it was very important to give a physical feedback to turning the tuning dial, so I’ve incorporated the tuning needle and sorted alphabetically allows the user to dial into their favourite channels whilst visually being able to track the movement.
Also the radio often is used as a device in the background and in times you will want to control where the sound is going and by being able to direct the sound yourself - there’s something very sweet that volume control alone doesn’t give.
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My second mock up for my DAB radio project.
Model is made from an old CD player, I found that the cogs are positioned so that it allows for fast lateral movement as well as refined adjustments which lends well to tuning a radio.
I wanted to experiment with have a physical interaction that enabled preset radio stations rather than a button that you press. I felt like a peg that just stopped and marked where the needle had to go is very interesting.
Also with the handle instead of a circular dial, I decided that a longer handle might be more suitable. The length allows leverage for quicker movement but by holding the inner part of the handle allows for refinement.
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Mock up of a FM Radio with functioning tuning needle!
I mocked up a wheel that was designed to be interacted in multiple ways, such as by spinning, turning and rolling - all to control the tuning of the radio.
I am currently researching different interactions that can be associated to tuning a DAB radio and experimenting with different mechanisms in every day life that interests me.
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A new project in redefining the DAB Radio as a product. I will be looking at the interaction that we as the users have with the radio and also archetypes that have been made synonymous with the radio.
As suggested by Phil Davies and Jon Harrison in one of the tutorials, the camera is shaped as it is because of the original film camera, where the lens had to be a certain size to focus, there needed to be a space for the film canister and a space for the battery yet when the camera turned digital, the shape still hasn’t changed. Similarly this issue exists with the radio and as a designer we should be questioning why this is the case and moreover, how we can improve the user experience with new technology.
(Drawing made with: Faber-Castell 9000 2B pencil, Pilot Drawing Pen DR 0.2 and a Paper Mate Flair M) -
The Peak Tram.
Local tourist attraction in Hong Kong.
Lovely contrast between the historical landmark and the bustling city that has grown around it.
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Model of: The Height Adjustable Coat Hook!
A coat hook that measures the growth of a child by the means of pegs that move up as the child grows. Not only does it leave a trail of pegs to mark growth moreover the organic act of moving the hook upwards correlates to the correct height that enables an easy reach to the hooks. It is designed as a charming product sold in pairs, one for the parent and one for the child - so that they can hang their coats together when getting back home.
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Coffee Table Project (Spring ‘10)
This was one of my first projects at Kingston University. Also my first flat pack designed product. The design revolved around being able to use very little fittings and constructing the table without any tools. Also, through researching on the uses of the coffee table I felt like it was a good element to include a magazine/newspaper rack in the middle of the table in order to being more organised but moreover enhance the experience of bringing people around the coffee table and a sense of family.
By using the different fixings to serve as the magazine stand, the design felt very sensible - also very simple and intuitive.
The model is made out of MDF. But when designed the table top is intended to be made of birch and the legs out of 18mm Plywood.
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Anish Kapoor Royal Academy Exhibition (London ‘09)
A very over the top and sensory provoking exhibition that featured pieces that pushed the boundaries of our imagination. This chrome statue at the entrance just symbolised the grand scale of many of his installations and just evoking the curiosity of the visitor to find out about each piece - engaging the visitor each step of the way.
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Beijing Sanlitun (Summer ‘11)
One thing that stuck out for me during my stay in Beijing, is the development that has taken place. You’ll find areas where the heritage of Beijing shines through and other places that simply look like any major city in the world. It gives the city a lovely character and with every turn around a corner, you never know what to expect!
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798 Beijing Art Space (Summer ‘11)
Whilst doing my work experience in Beijing - I luckily managed to travel around the city as well and learnt plentiful about the art and design culture that has developed in the region. Much of the artwork provided a commentary on a period in time and also a reflection of the hardships suffered. It was very refreshing to be able to experience such a wide variety of artwork within the small area.
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A new start to a new project. Through research the following two insights were found.
1. Creating Space: I found that children love to create their own space within the home so having a more considered solution that blends between the child’s fantasy and the adult’s environment is an interesting direction.
2. “I want to do that too”: As children are becoming ever more intelligent, they are very eager to be able to do adult chores. So creating a solution that enables children to do these chores and on top of that having a product which transforms as the child ages - is an area I would like to develop further.
Ideas of being able to create a sweet and charming product that both children would enjoy and adults could also look back and be able to reminisce about their own childhood made it very appealing to me.
These are some starting sketches which are based on the two insights above.
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Epiphany!
Flipping stool?
New Balance Flipping Sofa | in the making.
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