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An ACE hook
2018
Tubular steel was partially flattened, allowing it to sit flush to the wall. A wooden back affords for Ace to hang behind the hook, without damaging the wall. We aimed for the object to place a higher value on low cost materials and processes.
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Utility Furniture
2017
This collection of furniture was designed around the manufacturing process of crush bending. The objects act as an representation of the process - low cost, efficient and tough. However the objects in turn place a higher value on low cost materials and processes.
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Beam Tables
2019
Solid timber panels and dowel are joined to create a structural I-Beam.The dowel protrudes through the table top highlighting a contrast in wood grains. Designed in both coffee and side tables sizes.
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Mini Hub
2019
Commissioned by Mini Deutschland.
This Mini Hub was used as a temporay co-working space in the German city of Oldenburg. Situated in an old factory, the idea of the hub was to show off the new Mini, by enticing people into the space to work and socialise with a series of events. The layout of the space was designed to recreate an array of home enviroments. -
Oldenburg Sofa
2019
Oak faced plywood fences in four large sofa cushions, connected by oak dowels and secured in place by proud black bolts. This sofa was named after the city in Germany that commisioned it.
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T-Bar Shelving
2019
Stock sections of extruded metal T-Bar are cut to length to create a simple shelving system. The T-Bar slots within plywood shelves to add stucture and prevent the shelves from racking.
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Channel Stationary
2018
Stationary and trays all made from stock sections of aluminium channel.
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Car Stop + Truck Stop
2018
A humorous take on the simple doorstop adding rubber ‘wheels’ which grip the floor. Park your car or truck in place to hold the door open.
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A Bench
2018
3mm aluminium is folded at different angles to give the sheet material structural integrity which allows for a long bench that uses less material. The folds in the sheet also act as the joining point to wooden A - frame legs. Both the legs and the folded sheet utilise the same angle to form a simple coherent joint.
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Extruded Tableware
2016
A family of cups jugs and candlestick holders designed through experimenting with the process of ceramic extrusion. Extruding the body and handles in one step.
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Pinch
2017
An exploration into the manufacturing process of metal tube pinching. This process is commonly used but not normally celebrated as the main feature of a product. The objects pay homage to the processes simplicity and functional forms, using it as the highlight for each object.
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Blow Up Birdhouse
2017
From exploring the process of inflating plastic in fabric bags to wedge between existing surfaces. This low tech form of blow moulding, lead to a guerrilla style birdhouse. Inflated and dried in 5 minutes.
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Ooho Cart
2017
A private commission for Ooho Water. The cart was designed as a portable point of sale and storage unit, alongside display toys for there biodegradable alternative to plastic.
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Nosey Neighbour
2017
It's the most basic human instinct to lie. Throughout this project we observed human behaviour to create a series of technologically advanced objects, that re-create everyday tasks, carried out unnoticed on a daily basis. The objects are used to deter burglars from your home, focusing on the idea of deception.
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Manufactory at Spitalfields Market
2017
A three day market stall at London Design Festival engaging with the public through the demonstration of live manufacture. Crush bent stools and pinched candle sticks were produced on site from raw materials and sold as final pieces.
www.manufactory.works
