I began researching the areas in Product Design which I was most interested in. The ideas of modification and customisation are concepts I would most like to pursue as mentioned in my learning agreement. As my background is in textiles would also like to perhaps include textile technique, although only if this can be incorporated… Read More Initial Research
In order to help the user of my kit to create a personalised textiles piece I want to create a stencil. This will help users to design and cut out shapes which can be used in their project. I could also include stitch guides, a ruler and magnifying glass to make it a multi use applique tool. After… Read More Stencil Design
I recently visited Milan Design week 2017 in search of inspiration. There were a number of pieces I saw which were useful in inspiring the development of my CUTE Values project. There was a number of modular or storage pieces which caught my attention as well as several interesting materials. Nendo As an extremely influential and innovating… Read More CUTE Values inspiration at Milan Design Week
Following inital body of research my research these are my initial ideas Idea 1 Landlords would install a series of brackets, these can accommodate metal bars can be added where needed. A variety of modular ‘hook on’ storage can be purchased and rearranged as needed to provide hallway storage. Bikes can be stored on a… Read More Initial Design Ideas
This week I took a trip to The People’s History Museum in Manchester to look at their collection of protest banners and textiles which have been used throughout the past century to put across a powerful message. Many banners throughout time have been made collectively by those who share a common goal such as the… Read More The People’s History Museum
Within my project my focus is specifically aimed at creating bike storage for those living in city centre rented accommodation. As previously mentioned I do not want my piece to cause damage to property, I would like it to be reasonably piece, easy to assemble and changeable to suit your personal needs. I have begun… Read More Bike Storage for Renters
For the my next unit (Material and Emotional Values for Product Design) I have chosen to focus my research on the personal and historical connection we have to Products. I will begin my journey by focusing on Textile Design. Personal Histories Textiles design is a practice which is very important to me. This is not only an… Read More Material & Emotional Values for Product Design
My favorite pics from NEON: The Charged Line. An exhibition at the Grundy Art Gallery in Blackpool… Read More NEON: The Charged Line
Books Boubekri, M. (2008) Daylight, Architecture and Health, Oxford: Elsevier ltd Bramston, D (2009) Idea Searching, Basics Product Design 01. Switzerland: AVA Publishing SA. Calmettes, J,M. (2006) Light Design Now! Barcelona: Monsa. Cuttle, C. (2007) Light for Art’s Sake. Oxford: Elsevier ltd. Descottes, H & Ramos, C.(20011) Architectural Lighting: Designing with Light and Space. London: Princeton Architectural Press. Entwistle, J. (2012) Detail in… Read More Project Bibliography
As our lighting concept uses shadow and colour in a playful way, I wanted to explore the ways in which this could be used to effect moods. Numerous studies have shown how both colour and light can be used to manipulate the atmosphere in a space. In ‘Daylight, Architecture and Health’, Bouberki states “In places… Read More Mood Lighting
Harriet Whittaker 