Group Project
After this weeks tutorial, the group have decided we need to concentrate on setting ourselves apart from the other groups so that we stand out to Bruntwood at the next presentation. We suggested that some of the interiors students could focus on creating a model of the space so that there was something tangible for Bruntwood at the 'Dragon's Den' style presentation to differentiate ourselves. Another thing that was discussed at the tutorial was a materials board; also something tangible for the client. Myself and Jenny were assigned the task of printing our Photoshop designs onto plain cotton to demonstrate how the inks would look, as well as working alongside Emily who has knowledge of materials suppliers that we could use to show what fabrics our designs could be printed onto, if Bruntwood would commission this. This experience has worked well because of the range of skills within the group - the interiors students have knowledge of suppliers and CAD, and myself and Jenny have knowledge of colour ways and technical knowledge when it comes to machinery needed to make samples for the project.
After Bolon presented to us, the group decided it would be a slight waste of mine and Jenny's time trying to design flooring ourselves, as Bolon would do this for us already. It also meant that our efforts could be focussed elsewhere.
After this weeks tutorial, the group have decided we need to concentrate on setting ourselves apart from the other groups so that we stand out to Bruntwood at the next presentation. We suggested that some of the interiors students could focus on creating a model of the space so that there was something tangible for Bruntwood at the 'Dragon's Den' style presentation to differentiate ourselves. Another thing that was discussed at the tutorial was a materials board; also something tangible for the client. Myself and Jenny were assigned the task of printing our Photoshop designs onto plain cotton to demonstrate how the inks would look, as well as working alongside Emily who has knowledge of materials suppliers that we could use to show what fabrics our designs could be printed onto, if Bruntwood would commission this. This experience has worked well because of the range of skills within the group - the interiors students have knowledge of suppliers and CAD, and myself and Jenny have knowledge of colour ways and technical knowledge when it comes to machinery needed to make samples for the project.
After Bolon presented to us, the group decided it would be a slight waste of mine and Jenny's time trying to design flooring ourselves, as Bolon would do this for us already. It also meant that our efforts could be focussed elsewhere.
Individual Project
For our personal project, myself and Jenny have decided to go ahead with creating a coffee-style table for the reception area of 57 Spring Gardens, using Daniel Heath as a reference. Daniel creates lasercut and etched furniture using reclaimed materials. We are wanting to create a design that would be in-keeping with the group project (using geometrics - inspired from the exterior corner of the building), but using different industrial materials such as wood and slate to create different surface qualities. The focus of the next week is going to be on our personal project, creating designs for the laser cutter and testing these out on the machine with the materials we have sourced so far, which we have chosen to work with to push ourselves out of our comfort zone and experiment with alternative materials to fabrics.
Laser Designs For Table
Red = Cut
Blue = Engrave
Red = Cut
Blue = Engrave
At the moment, design 1 is our favourite, with a slate panel down the middle which will be engraved. Through sampling first, myself and Jenny would like to experiment with different depths of engraving onto the slate and the effects this creates.
Table Finishes
After carrying out work experience at The Royal Exchange Theatre Workshop over the Easter period, I have gained knowledge into wood treatments including staining, which I think could be useful for the finishes on the table, which we intend to use to our advantage. This would enable us to make the MDF we intend to use look more expensive - I'm hoping this will work as planned. I will also test plywood, as this is softer than MDF and has more of a grain which means it might take the stain better.
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