FURNITURE Design Portfolio 2020 - Lara Dryden Smith

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A bit about me

I am a BA (Hons) Furniture & Product Design student at Nottingham Trent University. I’m interested in exploring the benefits of a circular economy in design and I enjoy projects that will challenge me in a new way. My main strengths are using sketching as a method of developing ideas, and CAD software to communicate my designs while observing the restraints set. Working holistically is an important part of my design process. I appreciate every aspect of a design, from the small construction details to the branding.


Projects Un Dressing Table

Stance Turntable Table

Final year major project, a dressing table designed to cater for self-care routines that are becoming increasingly popular in modern day society.

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Inspired by a request to make something to store a Marley turntable system, this project was developed from user research about the process of playing vinyl records.

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Neo Magazine Holder

A plywood piece designed to fit a family situation after observing a build up of newspapers and magazines in living spaces. Entered into TalentLab for made.com.

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Baux Light

Final year minor project, a floor lamp designed using waste bauxite residue alongside aluminium to question awareness of our waste.

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General Arrangement Drawings

BareFaced Clocks

A personal project outside of university work, developing a range of simple clocks to be batch produced by myself.

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Un Dressing Table Designed to provide an intimate space to undress from the stress of modern life. To settle, breathe and focus. The Un Dressing Table is a serene space designed for selfcare routines. In our hectic lives we are often bombarded with distractions and rarely allow ourselves time to slow down and switch off. Conceptually designed for Joined + Jointed

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Target audience: Women with an interest in skincare routines and natural products Inspiration: Glossier, Atelier CPH, Charlotte Perriand, futuristarchitecture.com, forhers.com

Japanese Modern • Calming form •

Wellness

Un Dressing Table_University Major Project


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Easy disassembly was an important consideration throughout the design process. This allows for easy repairs and eco-friendly distribution.

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The Un Dressing Table surrounds you in inviting materials that are natural to the touch. Simple, refined storage is an important feature of the table as organisation and tidiness play a role in our relaxation. Instead of traditional drawers, the table has sturdy cotton baskets with solid oak bases.



Stance Table 07

A refined design that I developed in the workshop during my placement year with furniture company Pluck. Designed to be made entirely with hand tools, this project helped to develop my technical understanding.


Turntable Table_Personal Project

Scandinavian

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Target audience: Owners of Marley Turntable vinyl equipment Inspiration: Dowel Jones, Made.com, Wesley Walters, Patrick Norguet, Sami Kallio, Sandra Nielen

Material Composition

• Storage


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I developed the form from an initial shape idea through sketching and quick modelling. This also helped me to work out the best detailing for the interaction of the flat levels and the legs.


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From the sketch models I created a CAD model to refine the measurements and angles so it would fit the turntable, speaker and records on it. It also meant I could make a jig to drill the holes at the correct angle. I wanted the table to be easy to assemble and disassemble with minimal fixings and no glue, as this was a highlighted benefit in my research.


I chose this light grey colour so it would fit well in the proposed room’s interior style. The brass rod holds the speaker shelf at the correct height and gives it more stability.

Records can be stored between the bottom legs or behind the speaker, depending on how hidden the user wants them to be. This idea came from my research in which I discovered people wanted quick access to some of their most played records.


Neo Newspaper Holder

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Designed to provide a place to store magazines and books that are usually left lying around. Its front ledge acts as a plinth to display favourite covers on. Based on neotenic design principles that make an object look cute and welcoming. Submission for Made.com TalentLab


Neotenic

Japanese

• Minimal

Magazine Donkey_Personal Project

Target audience: Owners of Marley Turntable vinyl equipment Inspiration: Liqui Design, ISOKON Donkey, Office for Design, Ronen Kadushin, Faye Toogood


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I used some simple CAD models to convey different styles for the user to feedback to me on to come to a final design. From this I programmed the different parts, cut them out with a CNC machine and prepard the laminated plywood.



Two concentric holes on the front and back allow the magazine donkey to be easily moved around.

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Designed for neatly tucking away magazines and books and marking the reached page in between reading. Favourite covers can be displayed on the front ledge.


Baux Light A floor lamp designed to demonstrate how an understanding of the circular economy could change our views of waste. Bauxite residue, a harmful and abundant waste materials from aluminium production, is used.

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Conceptually designed for BoConcept


Target audience: Avid readers living in the city with an awareness of sustainability issues Inspiration: Cargo Collective, CARA \ DAVIDE, Ladies & Gentleman Studio, Alvarodiaz Hernandez, BoConcept, Alexander Calder

Sculptural • Material Contrast •

Memphis

Baux Floor Light_University Minor Project


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The base incorporates bauxite residue, an abundant waste material from the production of aluminium, with concrete to give this unique colour. By contrasting this with the aluminium dish, the light is designed to raise awareness of the waste we produce. The base can be used as a side table and has a space for storing books and magazines. This is my prototype light which demonstrates its functionality.


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The reflective dish moves around the frame allowing the light to be reflected upon the base in different ways. Not only does this represent the narrative of the piece, it can be used to direct light as a reading or ambient light. The curved frame also swivels within the base, allowing an even wider range of lighting positions. BoConcept was the intended retailer for Baux Light because they have a corporate responsibility to consider the environmental impact and sustainability of their products.


General Arrangement Drawing Un Dressing Table

1200 460

550

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60

R3

SECTION A-A

1200 270

TRUE R300 550

349

491

40 15 30

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415

725

300

460

280

735

15

15

5 450

A

20

450

1200 35 300

460

R5

15 15

5

60 285

474

25

550

15

450

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R3

25

1226

155

170

1226 735

20

200

9

210

25

5

R2

525

25

R2

6

°

65

25

349

575

35

585

7

725

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96

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General Arrangement Drawing Stance Table

400 465

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305

591

150

21

40

421

113

30 454


General Arrangement Drawing Neo Holder

40

13

345

376

45

430

27

30

150


General Arrangement Drawing Baux Light

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ITEM NO.

PART

MATERIAL

FINISH

QTY.

Bauxite Cement

Polished External, Edged+ Sealed

1

Mild Steel Pipe

Powder Coated

1

1

Base

2

Frame

6

Reflector

Aluminium Sheet

Polished Internal, Powder Coated External

1

4

Attachment

ALuminium Pipe

Powder Coated

1

5

Base Insert

Mild Steel Pipe

Sealed

1

6

Limiter Point

Solid Aluminium 3mm Tube

Sealed

2

4

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9

150

450

5

200 1

SOLIDWORKS Educational Product. For Instructional Use Only.

355

1606

800

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Business Development Project I have adapted my INSTRMNT clock design into a simple wooden clock which I batch produce. The range is called BareFaced as it focuses on the natural texture and colour of the wood, with a subtle strip of colour around the edge. This project allows me to use the workshop regularly and has also developed my business skills.

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LDSmithDesign

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BareFaced Clocks


EMAIL: laradsmithdesign@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @lds.design LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/laradsmith WEBSITE: laradsmith.co.uk


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