1st Year Studio Gallery
1st-year students focused on basic principles of industrial design and 2D/3D visual communication skills, understanding the fundamental design process and work iteratively in developing designs, and developing the ability to visually communicate ideas three-dimensionally, two-dimensionally through drawings, diagramming, and other effective presentation techniques.
Luma is a collapsible stool designed for low-light settings like a bathroom. The pattern carved into the top allows for light to disperse illuminating where you step and the surroundings.
Baku is a corset made of repurposed chopsticks and rubber bands. Its woven pattern expands and contracts to enhance the female figure.
Fukumimi is the Japanese phrase for lucky ears, which is a common belief in Asian cultures that large ear lobes mean good luck and fortune. It is made of playing cards to combine modern game play with old traditions, and is designed to extend the ear lobe to bring luck to those who wear it.
TRIFOLD is a briefcase stool designed specifically for kids from (3-10) yrs. The concept of the design is to create a stool that can be friendly and support kids’ environments; it can be used for multiple functions while it is open such as a chair, drawing table, stool. It also contains a pocket to store drawing tools. TRIFOLD is light enough for kids to carry it like a briefcase and move it around. Its size is 14” x 10” x 4”.
OCTA is a shoulder piece to exaggerate the upper body for a broad-shouldered silhouette. Constructed from Dixie cups and staples. The inspiration comes from the shifting gender roles, as women began entering the workforce during World War II. Enhancing the shoulders is a play on authority and a reminder of gender inequity. Made for powerful women not to blend in but to stand out.
The Complicare is a compact folding step stool for use inside the kitchen. With a thin frame and nesting legs, the Complicare can fit easily inside your kitchen cabinets for simple easy to access storage.