This project was a very conceptual approach at design. It looked at the very essence of time, looking at capturing time, prolonging time, enjoying time etc etc. The project very much stressed the concept of the design rather than the actual object.
Time. My approach was to look at a very sensual time of the day, especially sunrise and sunset where conversation is present. Not just any conversation, but very emotive conversation that happens at that time. Normal conversation such as the usual 'hello, goodbye, how was your day' type was not what i was aiming at, but rather the deeper meaningful chat with your family or friends that usually happens at sunrise or sunset.
I approached this with the thought of designing a tea tray as at that time of day tea is usually there being sipped along with the chat. I then wanted to enhance the moment of time and perhaps prolong it by creating talking points in the form of interesting objects. This would have its place on the tray in the form of a space for every persons 'interesting' object.
Time. My approach was to look at a very sensual time of the day, especially sunrise and sunset where conversation is present. Not just any conversation, but very emotive conversation that happens at that time. Normal conversation such as the usual 'hello, goodbye, how was your day' type was not what i was aiming at, but rather the deeper meaningful chat with your family or friends that usually happens at sunrise or sunset.
I approached this with the thought of designing a tea tray as at that time of day tea is usually there being sipped along with the chat. I then wanted to enhance the moment of time and perhaps prolong it by creating talking points in the form of interesting objects. This would have its place on the tray in the form of a space for every persons 'interesting' object.
I found myself very much trapped into the idea of a tea tray and am disappointed with myself at not exploring the idea further to realise that the tea set on the tray was not neccesary. I was only trying to promote conversation by bringing together interesting talking pieces. This could've have been done by designing an ornate box that brings these together.
4 comments:
i quite liked ur design,
i found your use of material
to fit in well wiht the concept.
I think that you could have jazzed it up a little with colour though.
yes, i think you have already identified the worst part of your design, that the tea tray is unnecessary. so it is good that you can see that. Also being your final project it would have been nice to see a better model. positively, i like that you have tried to design for not just a age bracket or a gender etc, but rather specifically for a time of the day (sunset and sunrise) i like the ideas of bring people together a facilitating conversation at a very special time of the day. good job
Conceptually, your idea works very well, capturing onto your key ideas, of the morning when getting ready for the day, talking and discussing.
The different compartments are a good part of the design, where each one seems to represent a part of time.
As you have said, maybe you could have explored the shape and form of the tray, transforming it from a standard breakfast one
However, your design works well, especially conceptually, and it is a great idea
Marketing it for a time of day is an interesting idea, and a good idea! The model and cups and pots, u've already pointed out your self, but it is good that you know, so you can learn for next time. I dont think picking to do a tray was the problem though, just the outcome of it, perhaps given more time you may have thought of a ripper idea. Good effort though.
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