Final Foundations Posting 1

It is such a good feeling to have this course completed. I have learned so much and I am excited to continue my design journey next semester.

Final Kiosk/Booth

I have to say, I am glad that this project is over. This experience taught me so much. Working with a group was a change in how I plan and complete a project. This was frustrating at time but I think that the work that I produced was better because of the ideas and efforts of my team mates. Rachel made me look at the design in an abstract way and showed me that jumping in and creating is a great way to brainstorm. Paige was an amazing contributor as well. She was so eager to help and was able to bring her strong drawing skills to the project. I feel that my strengths in this project were space planning, attention to detail, and construction.

Update on progress

Monday night we met together and tried to finalize the roof and floorplan. We were having a very difficult time getting the right roof structure so I drafted the floorplan and used trace to create different roof shapes. This proved very helpful. Tuesday morning, we met in class and put our different parts together. Rachel had created an exterior wall treatment that gave "mass" to the space. Paige had created triangles to place on the back wall for shelving. I created two planes that together make up the roof. The crit with all 3 professors was helpful but also confusing on how to proceed. We are confident that our ideas are great but the execution and not making the space overworked is still to be seen.

Learning Models

These were two of the models that I was working with the night before pin up. They were a good idea in theory and on paper but once they were in the space they did not work at all. They were too symmetrical and did not give the same feeling as the rest of the space. I practiced covering each side to create texture. We have yet to decide on a final finish for the display column.

Pin up

Paige came up with a great concept to create cutouts on the ceiling to allow natural light into the space. She constructed the ceiling and the back wall. She also made a rendering for our pin up. Rachel created the amazing triangular shelving on the side wall. After scrapping the models that the night before, I created the asymmetrical column to support the front of the structure. We really work great as a team. Professor Leshinsky provided feedback along with our fellow classmates. It was extremely helpful and we are working with adding a smaller display unit on the front right to help define the space.

Desk Crit

During a desk crit with Professor Volchansky recommended that we try to create a 3D structure that gives the space mass. Here are a few models for the display column. The top 2 are intended to be a skeleton for the "mass".

Concept - Mineral

The concept is to create a mineral like structure emerging from the earth. We each brought in models. I created the two middle models. We decided to pursue the model created by Rachel with angled walls and triangular shapes.

Space Planning

Our group went outside to tape off the dimensions that we would be working with in our space. The Kiosk will be 10x10x12. This process was extremely helpful in visualizing the available space and how many people could be within the space at one time.

Inspirations

Display Completed!

Putting my final display together was a challenge. I had to reconstruct the top portion. I added triangle pieces to each side of the sign to give the same and stability needed. I also made the bottom of the sign larger which took a few of the product holes. I added plastic tubing to reinforce the holes that the samples it in. I then repainted the base with 2 more coats of black. I really struggled with getting the graphics on vellum. I tried several printers and stores. In the end, I printed the graphics on separate clear sticker pages and pieced them together on a piece of vellum. I was happy with this effect of the front but it had a few noticeable flaws on the back side. To cover us seams, I covered the sides with white wrapping paper that I purchased at The Paper Source. I trimmed the bottom with a black satin ribbon to get the glossy look of the base. All in all, I am very happy with the final result. Given more time, there are things that I would change and tweak but I feel that I created a realistic and functioning display.

On to the next challenge....

The light at the end...

This week I have been refining my display. I have been working at full scale. I have tried several mediums to get the desired result. I tried using modeling clay to cover my floral foam but that was unsuccessful. I also tried paper, unsuccessful. These are the pictures of the model I submitted this week for pin-up. I received helpful suggestions to make this more effective.

Model - Part III

I am getting closer to my ideal form. I am trying to construct a black base that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom. The first to pictures show a 4 - 10" circles glued together that I am going to carve into this shape. I am planning on moving to a full scale model next.

Model - Part II

I am working with a circular form to mirror the form of my product. I tried using this plastic mesh but it is very difficult to work with and I will not be using it in my final model because it will not hold a shape. I used modeling clay to create a miniature and full scale model of the product. I didn't not worry about perfecting these models because I am just using them for the model making process. I have created a mold of the product that I will cast models with plaster of paris. I am hoping these models will be a part of my final display. I like the look of the trace paper for the top model. My vision would be to illuminate both sections and have black graphics on them.

Model - Part I

I have been working on several models for my display. I really like the idea of using a light in my display and I plan on continuing to work it into my future models. At this point, I am stepping back from the square/rectangular models. I am going to try to create a model that is shaped like my product that is open on the front to hold the product and lit from behind. I should have several models to by Tuesday's class and will post the pictures at that time.

Sephora Display Precedent

I took pictures at Sephora to show precedent for my display. I will post sketches later today.