JAN 2010
One Piece of Stuff
Pratt Institute: ID Technology
Variations on a desk lamp and wall sconce within a family of lights. The concept was to provide a dedicated place for a single thing - something that maybe had little importance except to the owner. Rather than take up extra space, this object could be better displayed and utilize the space within a light fixture.
NOV 2009
XYZ Joint + Bedside Table
Pratt Institute: ID Technology I
After designing a joint that connects to the X, Y, + Z axis using 3 identical pieces, a small bedside table is possible. The table can be assembled with no hardware, is held together with magnets, and can be disassembled and reassembeld in minutes with no compromise of structural integrity.
NOV 2009
Stacking Bowls
Pratt Institute: ID Technology I
A full table setting including a bud vase, is intended for a small apartments with not much cupboard space. When not in use the stack could sit on a countertop or table.
A redesign prosepective suggests that the profile of the stack allude to the optical illusion of a vase and two faces.
NOV 2009
Samurai Armor Inspiration: Light String Revisited
Pratt Institute: ID Workshop
A previously deconstructed light gel swatch book was given a ‘spine.’ The spine was inspired by the structure and construction of Samurai armor.
NOV 2009
H20 Measures
Pratt Institute: ID Workshop
A set of eight sandblasted glass waterbottles illustrate the relative per capita water usage in 30 countries. Eight bottles reference the common recommendation to drink eight glasses of water per day. The accompanying brochure provides data and explanations of water poverty and the disparity of water availability across the globe.
NOV 2009
Natural Process Into Form: Glow Worms
Pratt Institute: ID Workshop
An exercise in biomimicry, the movements of New Zealand glow worms are explored.
OCT 2009
Disposable Coffee & Tea Lids: Scoup
Pratt Institute: ID Technology I
Set of 3 disposable coffee and tea lids--the SIP, STEEP, and SPOON.
SEP 2009
The Clinton Trowel
Pratt Institute: ID Technology I
A gardening trowel designed with a certain former president in mind.
NOV 2009
Deconstructed Hard Drive
Pratt Institute: ID Workshop
An external hard drive is transformed into two creatures.
DEC 2008
Tape Dispensers
MassArt: Intro to Industrial Design
A pair of tape dispensers based on nesting bowls so that the dispenser can be spun 360°. The first holds up to three rolls of tape and the second holds a single roll. A universally sized cartridge is used in either and can hold a variety of tapes.
