JIWON CHOI
Tyvek Vase (Flower Package) 2011 DuPont™ Tyvek® 3.5 in x 9 in
This vase is made out of DuPont™ TyvekŽ, waterproof paper. The use of paper approaches a different way of using industrial material by transforming it into a vase. The intention was to create a simple package for a flower as a recyclable container.
Chair Morceaux 2011 Stainless Steel, Reindeer hide 25in x 23in x 60in
In Chair Morceaux, different pieces come together to form a chair. To unify these separate elements, the connections between sides, seat, and back are visually apparent. The design is a result of dividing the chair into different components to explore the relationship between one another. The process involves considering how the sum of its parts comes together to form a pleasing aesthetic quality in its composition and proportion.
Etiquette Chair 2011 Stainless Steel, twine 15in x 16in x 17in
The objective was to design a chair form that is easy to grab on and mobile. Focusing on the concept of a restaurant chair, the goal was to make a chair that has a low back and handles on the back for moving it in and out. Later, the whole steel construction was covered in twine, which performs as humble upholstery.
Easy Table (Short) 2011 Cardboard, Paint 16in x 16in x 18in
This exploration departs from common materials, not necessarily for environmental reasons, but in order to get rid of material prejudice. Taking used corrugated cardboard as the material to construct a piece of table, the value of corrugated cardboard elevates to that of a new luxury. The pieces of cardboards are joined like traditional wooden joinery, exposing corrugations as if they are part of a decorative element. The whole table becomes flat when taken apart with finger joinery. When the finishing pattern is finally painted on, the less noble material transforms into functional furniture.
Light Scribble 2010 Twintex PP 12 in x 9 in
Inspired by pencil scribbles on paper, the Light Scribble chandelier was designed as a new luxurious form of chandelier with industrial material: intertwining the decorative element (line work) and the functional element (lights) into one. The volumetric form of the chandelier was created by overlapping 2 dimensional scribbles. Since TWINTEX速 becomes rigid when heated, it provided a structure for light fixtures while still appearing as a 3 dimensional drawing in the air. Within the form, assigned spirals are designed to hold LED bulbs, which retain beams of light. This pendant chandelier is designed for urban dwellers. One chandelier in a room is a sculptural light fixture. However, in greater quantities, the chandeliers create an intriguing ambiance of interwoven beams of light that would work for a condensed interior environment such as a restaurant or bar. Light Scribble was exhibited at the ICFF in May 2011.
Utilizing compound curves and depressions, modules have different ways to assemble, resulting in various forms that have potential to become architectural connections.
Module No.1 2009 curly maple veneer 6in x 6in x 6in
Module No.2 2009 Vacuum formed plastic
Raison d’etre 2010 RISD President’s House Samsung @ Work @ RISD
Becuase I’m small
나는 작으니까 Becuase I was found
나는 발견됐으니까 Becuase I’m clear
나는 맑으니까 Becuase I’m precious
나는 소중하니까
Raison d’etre is a site-specific installation at RISD president John Maeda’s house in collaboration with professor and designer Lane Myer for the Samsung Creative Leadership Workshop. In this small room, we added speech bubbles to John Maeda’s curious collection of objects – from an old typewriter to an Eames chair- and in each bubble, stated in Korean the reason why each object should exist.
Chair + Chair = Bench 2009 Maple 16in x 16in x 96in
Chair+Chair=Bench is a literal definition of a bench. Two identical chairs are bonded to create a different perspective of seating. It is humorous in its strict form as well as being a multi-purposeful seating system.
CrosStool 2008 Bent laminated plywood 15in x 16in x 18in
CrosStool is a stool created by four pieces of bent-laminated “L� shaped plywood. It is an exploration of using minimal material to create a rigid self-standing structure. The goal was to reveal the structure as part of the aesthetic.
Pop-up Box 2009 Bass wood, Walnut 18in x 15in x 4in
The curiosity-driven piece Pop-up Box creates “the unexpected” from a box. This wooden box is reminiscent of bookbinding, utilizing finger joints. The inside box, made out of thinner walnut, is joined with fabric hinges to allow the form to compact when the box is closed. My love of David Carter’s pop-up book was the main inspiration.
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