hand mixer - This is a project where we were each assigned an existing handtool to investigate and redesign. After conducting user-testing, the machine was dismantled and dissected to examine and learn about the internal mechanism and parts. One requirement was to redesign a form that could still house the original internal components. The final design heavily weighed results from the user-testing, giving consideration not only to aesthetic appeal, but also to the weight distribution and ease of grip.
recycled chair - This is a lounge chair made solely with found objects. Old steel pipes were brazed together for the frame; rubber baseboards were cut into strips and woven together to form the seat, fixed onto the pipes by old nuts and bolts. Not only is the piece comfortable, but also tremendously durable easily supporting 250 lbs. If the seat wears out, the cradle-to-cradle design allows it to be "upholstered" very simply by replacing it with more old baseboards, conserving time, money, and resources.
airline foodtray - This project was to design a food vessel to hold a small meal for a 2-hour flight for a randomly-assigned airline. The mini-assignment allowed less than 48 hours to complete, and the design was to tastefully encompass the essence of the culture being represented by the airline, without resorting to cliche`s. My airline was Finnair. The piece is designed with both serving purposes and storage functionality in mind, and sought to capture and integrate Finland's culture, history, nationality, arts, and cuisine.
multi-opener - After much research, this original multi-tool was designed to open cans, bottles, and packages. While it was invented especially for senior citizens and arthritic patients, the tool is designed to be fashionable, compact, and portable so as to include all types of users universally. The intent was to remove the social stigma of the common unattractive, bulky, and awkward equipment currently on the market for users with physical limitations in order to foster independence, comfort, and freedom.
laundry basket - This laundry basket is composed of old construction fencing, held together by recycled car-door trims. While the materials and design are relatively simple, this was a project that required much brainstorming; the final solution integrates functionality and aesthetic style while drawing inspiration from certain traditional Japanese design philosophies.
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