Wednesday, July 6, 2011

light divider



light divider is attached to the common florescent light that is found in many dorms. using a simple lever system, pull the rope that redirects light using a reflective panel that can the be locked into place.




the panel is in neutral, dispersing even light to the whole room



the light is now directed to the roommate on the left to they can do their homework at night.

iron, steamer

a ceramic room humidifier/ steamer is attached to a hot iron. the steamer is filled with water. as the iron heat the water, steamed is form. you are able to treat your garments all at the same time.

milk jug pitcher

this is a common container that has potential to be used in useful ways, i just haven't discovered them yet. this is a simple prototype of a plastic cup cut and taped to a milk jug.

the jug becomes a pitcher for mixed juices like koolaid or orange juice.


flask forms

ceramic/ vacuum formed flask is focusing on creating a wedge shape to allow the flask to fit better into pockets, waist bands and bras.

main concerns are the integrity of the material. the sealing mechanism. ideas of a cork plug in a ceramic slip model. as well as a vacuum form case or rubberized protective coat




this is an example of a well cased ceramic flask

Thursday, June 30, 2011

symbiosis: fit part 2, dorm addition

finding retaliations between objects at are commonly found in dorm rooms. the goal is to find a need within the dorms and potentially create a product manufactured in slip cast or vacuum formed plastic and sold on campus

lint roller- wine opener

super useful. multi purpose. takes advantage of sticky surface. look good while getting drunk in the dorms

prototype 2: zune holder

the stand is a little more material but provide more support and grip when using internet. the cord is used to tie down the zune. indents allow the cord to be hidden and secured



prototype I: zune holder

movie stand for the zune hd. using the connection point of the headphone jack to secure the zune to the sand.

foam and tape


object relations

improv

custom fitted

adapt

form fitted

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

symbiosis: fit

reappropriate products to each other based off physical characteristics and fit





Saturday, April 2, 2011