IED TURIN
ALESSIA BURZIO
Portfolio_2016
Product Design
ABOUT
We can’t choose where we come from, but we can choose where we go from there.
People live occasionally. Most of the time they think they are living, but indeed, they are just surviving. It is only when people really live that they can do what they are born to do. Once they do that, they are happy. I spent entire days telling myself that someday I would make my feelings become reality and I waited for that day for a long time even though it never seemed to really come. But now here I am, ready to get what I am supposed to. I have enough strength and I am mentally ready to take part in the world of my fantasies and my dreams.
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
IED Torino | Turin (ITA) 2013 - 2016
Workshop IN Residence October 2015
Software
Bachelor of Arts Product Design
The workshop took place in the apartments of the Du Parc Contemporary Suites in Torino. The general theme of this workshop “VISIBLE INVISIBLE” gave an opportunity to develop a research on how the objects and spaces that surround us are perceived by users.
Photoshop Illustrator InDesign
Rhinoceros Vray Keyshot
Workshop Philips March 2015
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Clariant
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The workshop’s theme: interpret the COLOURS (trends) TARGET INCENTIVES. Expected results: projects inspired by the social trends defined by ColorForward 2016, able to produce valuable results for design.
Languages Italian
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English
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R U I N I S A G I F T
Furniture design
A mobile bar designed for the Venetian company Oliver B.
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10: Furniture design
Brief
The request of the company, leader in the furnishing industry is to design a gallery furniture. The furniture must be designed to stand out in the eyes; as a prominent element in the company’s products exhibited at Salone del Mobile in Milan.
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Inspiration
We all want things to stay the same. Settle for living in misery because we’re afraid of change, of things crumbling to ruins. But the real trap is getting attached to anything. We must always be prepared for endless waves of transformation. Ruin is a gift. Ruin is the road to transformation.
12: Furniture design
The raw wood exterior represents the ruins which are in contrary to the internal metallic materials that represent the scaffolding, which is a symbol of reconstruction.
I wanted to represent the soul of those who have suffered disappointments, those who feel destroyed, but that works to rebuild; to start something new.
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A D M O V E O
Furniture design
a mirror designed for Italian brand Stocco, leader in the bathroom appliances sector.
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20: Furniture design
Brief
The idea is to create a piece of forniture for home use; mostly for the bathroom, but not limited to this environment.It’s important that the product is intended to be sold online (hence easily shipped). The product should be youthful and environmentally friendly, but also be made of high quality Italian materials.
Problem
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I have devised a mirror that can solve a constant problem in every bathroom:
The fact that I can’t check myself clearly in the mirror because the sink is in between, is something that drives me crazy.
22: Furniture design
An unusual mirror that can be brought closer to the user The peculiarity of this mirror is that its movement occurs thanks to the rubber belts placed between a couple of wooden strips, making the object light and with lesser components. Thus, without screws or bolts.
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STE P BY STEP
Industrialized products
a gym step designed for Japanese brand Hasegawa, leader in the work ladders sector.
S T E P B Y S T E P
designed for
30: Industrialized products
Brief
Japanese brand leader in the work ladder market, wants to extend their own image with new design solutions for their own products.
Problem
What if instead of having multiple pieces of equipment we can have a single one that can also regulate the height of the main footboard?
32: Industrialized products
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120 mm
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light yet sturdy materials
170 mm
700 mm
240 mm
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easy to move around
grip on the footboard
in order to avoid slipping
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Industrialized products
ROMAN a wrist watch, which is a fusion between antiquity and modernity
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Brief
The brief that the teacher Motoki Yoshio gave us, aimed at expressing our personalities through a watch, starting from what is the meaning of “time� for us.
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Inspiration
I considered time as the union of past, present and future. Thus i started from “past� taking inspiration from the Roman amphitheater.
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44: Industrialized products
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The watch is inspired by the architecture of the Roman amphitheater. It has a central display showing the day, month and year. This contrast between the modern and the antique mirrors my personality.
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ELLE
Self made products
a bedside table that allows me to use the computer comfortably lying on the bed.
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50: Self made products
Brief
The brief given by the self-made product teacher asked for a piece of home furniture , to be developed in a short period of time and budget limited to the student’s solvency. The student could use professional craftsmanship or instead take on to the work with his/her own hands.
Problem
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I am normally a person who finds particular tranquility to work in the evenings. Since, at this time of the day, I’m physically tired, but very active mentally, I would find it comfortable to be able to have a support that allows me to write or use the computer in bed. Investigating a bit in the lives of the people around me, I noticed that it is an increasingly common habit of many to indulge in activities such as studying, writing or watching movies right before going to bed. Today internet is affordable for everyone and you have the choice to watch movies (thanks to NETFLIX or INFINITY); it is easier to find people who see movies on PC rather than on TV.
52: Self made products
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Realisation
Painting
54: Self made products
This is a bedside table that allows me to use the computer comfortably lying on the bed. It is attached to the wall and I can bring it close and orient it towards me whenever I need. It Is designed for people who are used to stream movies, or for those who like to work in the evenings before going to sleep and therefore, would like a solid and broad support to work on.
Elements
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drawer rail OMGE Art.435
47 cm 67 cm
40.5 cm
TV support LCD LED VULTECH Art. ST1942 42.5 cm
52 cm
Shooting
ELLE
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Self made products
a bedside table that allows me to use the computer comfortably lying on the bed.
60: Self made products
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62: Self made products
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RUIN IS A GIFT p.10 _ADMOVEO p.20 _STEP BY STEP p.30 ROMAN p.40_ ELLE p.50
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ALESSIA BURZIO alessia.burzio@gmail.com
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