ANGIE NGOC TRAN PORTOFLIO
FURNITURE DESIGN
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CONTENTS preface
[INTENT]
furniture design
C-TOOL Furniture Design
POSTURE Sponsored by DAVIS FURNITURE
interior design
KATIE WALCK STUDIO
INTERCETTATI
Studio/ Exhibition/ Trade
2nd Place - BIENENSTOCK Furniture Design Competition
AVANT GARDE SOLESTRUCK Retail Design
TEAVANA KIOSK Kiosk Design
CAMPFIRE Corporate Design
THE PICTURESQUE HOME Residential Design
MIDTOWN MARTA STATION Public Space Design - Gensler Intern Project
INTENT Being born and raised in Vietnam, early acquainting myself with art in America, I have interwoven the two cultures together in not only my design philosophy but also my life attitude. I believe that a piece of furniture does not only bring comfort, but also raises awareness and appreciation of the users of it. As Alina Wheeler famously said “Design is intelligence made visible�, I believe that design is the result of experimental and observational research. I share a strong interest in not only problem solving, but also in human behaviors within the built environment. Creating a space that brings out emotions and affects behaviors is the sole of my passion. My goal is to pursue the interior design profession with a strong background in furniture design.
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C-TOOL THE DESIGN IS A HOLISTIC AND DEMOCRACTIC APPROACH TO CREATIVE THINKING, PROCESS AND OUTCOMES.
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IDEATIONS - HAND SKETCHING using MARKERS
INSPIRATION
CHOICE
VISUALIZE “SLOW DESIGN MOVEMENT”
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FULL - SCALE MOCK - UP 57 PROTOTYPING - WOODWORKING
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The design is to require many speeds of the users’ engagement in order to raise their awarness and appreciation of their own furniture.
CUSTOMIZABLE
The users have an opportunity to participate in the process of making the stool and turn it into their own. The process offers happiness, content, profundity and stress relief, encouraging the use of local sustainable resources.
Inspired by “Slow Design Movement�, C-TOOL is to raise the users’ awareness and appreciation toward the designed products, celebrate local resources, and provide the potential for a richer spectrum of experience for individuals and communities.
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POSTURE Sponsored by
DAVIS FURNITURE ENCOURAGE HUMAN INTERACTION, PROVIDE PRIVACY AND VARIETY OF WORKING POSTURES FOR COLLABORATIVE SPACE
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Variety of chair and table height
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ENCLOSE SPACE
ENCOURAGE INTERACTION AND PARTICIPATION
CONNECT PEOPLE
THE MOST BASIC NATURAL FORM
WHY CIRCLE IN COLLABORATIVE SPACE? ENCOURAGE INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY
HARMONY EQUALITY UNITY
INCREASE VISION
NO HIERARCHY, NO DIFFERENT APPROACH
CHOICE
IDEATIONS - HAND SKETCHING using MARKERS
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CASE STUDY
EASY HEAD ROTATION
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EASY SHOULDER ROTATION
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Looking for the right dimensions and angles that support comfortable interaction
15o 15o 14” LEGS’ CLEARANCE
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EASY EYE ROTATION MAX EYE ROTATION
FIGURE STUDY 19”
EXPERIMENTS on comfortable distances for COLLABORATION
CASE STUDY - EXPERIMENTS
MAX HEAD ROTATION
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Height: 10 1/2� Lumbar support and arm resting Encourage UPRIGHT POSTURES - suitable for quick meeting and group working More WORKING SURFACE (writing, note taking and using electronic devices)
COLLABORATIVE POSTURES
shoulder-height PANEL
intergrated to the back Support PRIVACY AVOID approach from behind and distractions ENCLOSE the space
variableOPTIONS
to use and arrange the product, which makes the working space flexible, adaptable and functional, connects people together, encloses the space and provides more privacy for COLLABORATION
intercettati bienestock furniture design competition
Honorable Mention Inspired by the unique application of Parabolic Curves, INTERCETTATI’s design aims to a sleek form that creates a three dimensional visual effect.
inspiration
The design draws attention to the bottom part of the table, which is usually hidden in most table’s designs. In spite of the futuristic look, it still has a touch of traditional architecture elements.
The beauty of the design is that it creates a sense of movement and fluidity by utilizing only straight lines. That is why despite its complex look, the building process is very simple. The table can be used for many different occasions for its aesthetically pleasing design and neutral wood colors. No matter where it is placed, the INTERCETTATI will become the focal point of the space – a gathering spot.
THANK YOU
Angie NGOC TRAN
1660 Peachtree St NE, Apt 1205 Atlanta, GA 30309 928.750.7818 ngoctrancb@gmail.com be.net/angietran