Portfolio JOE GEEHAN
“Craftsmanship is the source of a valuable ingredient of civilization”
Pye, D 1968
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Biography
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Aero
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Andreu Worlds competition Occasion Table
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Norman Foster inspired outdoor seating
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Urban Equilibrium
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Performance Disk Wheel
Biography Design can be compared to music. The options are infinite. Different variations of geometry. Objects and level of craftsmanship that are set at different scales. Growing up around my father, a carpenter and craftsman I was encompassed in construction and design. I became fascinated by design and the man-made world around us from an early age fuelling my journey into design. I have graduated from the University of Wolverhampton and progressed on to study at MA level further pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved. I have explored the concepts of Craftsmanship and high technology through my master’s degree to develop my unique style and approach to design projects. Blending a fusion of traditional craftsmanship techniques and high technology to increase diversity within the increasingly utilitarian uniform man-made landscape. My work takes inspiration from many sources including David Pye’s theories, Aristotle’s, high technogly and my passion for cycling. Traditional hand processes and skills I apply to the design process fused with the high technology of the 21st century designer creates a hybrid design style leading to a unique diversity within of certainty and risk not seen in mass produced products. Free and high-risk workmanship can have aesthetic quality which is unique and not seen often. The combination of certainty from technology and skilful craftsmanship allows products to last and be cherished lasting lifetimes, leaving a legacy for the next generation moving away from the throwaway consumerist culture. I invest a huge amount of emotional risk into my work as I see design as a lifestyle choice amplifying the result. Designing and making my designs has given me a unique understanding of how the material behaves from a craftsman’s perspective when it is formed and manipulated. I have combined Certainty with the risk of hand tools and machines such as a wood lathes, hand planes and computer aided design and CNC. Forming and shaping timber with the craftsman’s perspective in mind allows me to get the most out of the material I am working playing to its strengths and exploiting the most sophisticated designs from it. As a contemporary craftsman I am excited to explore new materials and form them using my organic style. I have developed strong skills and a strong passion for timber and furniture design. I strive to develop as a designer gaining experience through mentors and experience further fine-tuning my designs.
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Integration of Craftsmanship and modern technology
One hundred and twenty incorporates a diverse range of craftsmanship demonstrating craftsmanship of risk and certainty. Combining high technology and traditional hand skills creating a contemporary stool inspired by my huge passion for cycling. The form of the stool top was inspired by the triangular shape of the brooks bicycle saddle. The legs inspired from the aerofoil and performance element of high performance bicycle. Small references such as the pink veneer in the legs refer to the Giro De Italia grand tour in Italy. A small nod to Castilioni’s Sella Stool.
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Aero fuses traditional craftsmanship skill with high technology celebrating manufacturing achievements. Inspired by the theories of David Pye and artolatries Aero has come together to fuse diversity of technological advancements and 100’s of years of workmanship development. The combination of manufacturing techniques increases diversity of skill within chair not achievable with mass production techniques. High technology creates certainty with very small tolerances and exact results with no mistakes or variation. Small tolerances create uniformity in products whereas consumers thrive from individuality and the ability to be unique. Mixing the high accuracy of the 21st century with traditional craftsmanship increases the diversity of risk. Aero allows Craftsmanship and High technology to coexist in the 21st century. Gordon Russell was passionate about embracing modern technogly and material advancements, Aero combines the era’s 21st century technology and 20th century workmanship. The forms of the chair are inspired by high performance cycling and aerospace technology. The legs are shaped similar to the aerofoil tubular design of road bicycle with the organic curves inspired by the delicate details of aircraft components. The seat shape has been manipulated from a traditional leather brooks bicycle saddle a icon in the cycling world. One singular copper rivet on the chair pays tribute to the famous bicycle saying, “on the Rivet”. Materials were carefully selected for quality, durability and to compliment the organic features of the chair. The carbon fibre composite allows for elegant sweeping curves and thin shapes with high strength. To offset the high gloss black of the carbon a American black walnut was chosen for the timber.
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Andreu world International design competition 2018. Inspired by the organic forms of modern super cars. The design incorporates a blend of veneers using lamination techniques. The organic curves were achieved using layers of veneer and birch ply. The forms were experimented with using rapid prototyping techniques such as FDM 3D printing and laser cutting. A 1:5 scale model was built to communicate the final design.
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Norman Foster is a world renowned British Architect creating iconic buildings including the Gherkin in London. The design is influenced by elements of Norman Fosters design work and his personal hobbies to influence the form of the outdoor seating, suitable for public or private installation. Examples of Norman Fosters hobbies include gliding and cycling. SLA 3D Printing was used to create intricate details and the structural element of the model. The wooden slats we’re cut from pine and finished using a block plane.
05 Urban Equilibrium Bringing nature into everyday living
Global warming and pollution is an international emergency affecting our daily lives. Our way of life not only affects us but has an enormous impact on our natural habitats and wildlife. Research from WHO, estimates that World Food Consumption is expected to double by 2050. This illustrates the need for new and alternative ways to consume and produce food. Traditional farming methods create exponential amounts of pollution and cannot yet provide high enough yields in relation to this increased population growth. Alternative technologies are emerging, and with them greater efficiency for food production. Aquaponics can produce fresh produce faster and with a higher yield irrelevant of its surrounding conditions. Sustainable systems, and creative use of materials are pivotal in illuminating the effect a sustainable future on our lives. Both education and social change will be key in reducing the impact that we have upon the natural world.
UV LED Horticultural lighting Plants need balanced levels of light, nutrients and heat to grow. Controlling the conditions increases the crop yield. Service Tower The housing conceals and secures all working parts to aid visual appearance. Cultivation trays Once seedlings have developed they are transpanted into the cultivation tray s to grow to full maturity. Plants are given the correct amount of light and nutrients to stimulate healthy growth.
24 Litre Fish tank Housing decorative fish. Ammonia is created as a bi product by the fish which is used to feed plants above.
Integrated Filtration and Pump A mechanical filter removes large waste particle before the water reaches a biological filter. The biological filter uses Bio balls to house a colony of nitrifying bacteria which break down the Ammonia into Nitrates which the plants can use as fertiliser. The pump pushes the water to the cultivation trays above. Germination Trays This is where the cycle starts. Seeds are planted on rock wool to allow them to develop into small seedlings. The base of the trays are filled with water to keep the seeds hydrated.
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Collaboration with Boardman bikes
Working in coalition with Boardman bikes we designed and tested a disc wheel and set of Track Time trial handle bars. Using the University workshops I created wheel formers then layered up Glass fibre to create the prototype wheel. I was able to work with the wind tunnel engineers to test wheel and handle bars with some very exciting results
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