FLORAL MOTIFS

For Unit 4 - 3D Techniques and Processes we had to research and observe the design and manufacturing processes of a number of products. The product which appealed to me the most was the Wall Feature. I was inspired by floral motifs and hollow spaces. I chose to work with transparent acrylic since i had never worked with the material before and it was completely different to the materials available in the school workshops.

Acrylic is a strong plastic which resists weathering. Its effect is similar to that of glass but it is less susceptible to breakage and it also easy to clean. I used techniques such as engraving and lasering. I framed the acrylic and backed it with black mount board whilst placing LED strips in between the acrylic and the mount board. A wire and transformer were attached to the LED strips making my wall feature functional. 

Redesigning the Lamp!

This lamp was designed for Unit 1 - Drawing Techniques and Approaches. The final task was to redesign a functional object in an innovative way using unusual materials. 

 I decided to redesign the lamp using plastic bowls for the base and feathers for the lampshade. The plastic bowls were drilled in the middle and the wire was passed through making the lamp functional. I decided to use bright bold colours to fit in perfectly with a bright colourful vibrant bedroom. 

Zodiac Stone Sculpture

I designed this stone sculpture during my first year at MCAST. The task was to create an abstract of the zodiac signs in our specialized workshop at the institute.

The process consisted of the amalgamation of the zodiac symbols followed by the sculpting of the design into stone. Techniques such as chiseling, filing, drilling and sanding were applied.