Oliver Osborn
Contents Pumpkin Light Cardboard Chair Sibling Table Student Donkey Talking Stick Morgan Project Bubble Collection
Pumpkin Light
Brief
‘For this project you need to STOP and THINK about the waste items that you are throwing away and challenge the value and potential of waste – both as a raw material and a design tool. No longer can you consider rubbish as worthless, but a rich resource of unexplored opportunity. Using materials considered as waste you must design and make an original piece of lighting.’
Construction
These 4 stages were how the light was made and assembled. 8 separate pieces were first sown together, then stapled for extra support. This kept the design light and easy to make, however the staples can be seen at a short distance. The light works well in its suited environment. The origami looks better than originally planned, as it has a powerful light source behind it. The stapled sides allow the light to remain within the paper pumpkin like shell, further adding to the brightness of the final product.
Development If I were to develop this product, I would certainly chose to design a wall mounted light with a similar pattern. I feel as though the folded edges would give an interesting shadow on the wall beneath the light, drawing attention the area around it. For the Original design however, coloured paper could have been used to produce different shades of light.
The brief allowed for exploration of multiple light fitting scenarios, which were developed within the images on this page. By creating a variety of different origami shapes, it was clear to see what would work for a lampshade and what wouldn’t. This helped to narrow down the design into creating suitable prototypes for testing.
Cardboard Chair
Development
These 1:10 scale models were essential in my developing stages when trying to picture how my designs would work when manufactured. I used perforated card to create the intricate origami shapes.
Hand rendered sketches
Perforated card models - 1:10
Construction This particular design is made from one sheet of cardboard, scored and folded into the design shown below. The overlapping pieces of cardboard are sown together with a cardboard weave, made by hand. An inner tube provides structural support when in use.
First prototype to scale
Front view - Prototype
Cardboard weave
Inner tube insert
The top of the inner cardboard tube was cut into strips. This was so that there would be some ‘Spring’ in the chair when you sat down on it. I developed this from a previously solid tube. The material used for this tube was an off-cut sheet, allowing the product to retain its environmentally efficient design.
Modifications Overall I am pleased with how this project turned out. I was able to make an extremely waste efficient design for a chair, while still making it practical to use. If I had to develop this idea, I would have used a thicker cardboard to start with, to provide more structural support on all sides of the chair.
Chair modification 1
Chair modification 2
Chair modification 3
The developments above show possible modifications I could have made to my final design. The first model has a wider seat area, providing more stability for the user. The second is a sketch of a relaxed lounge version of the chair. Using different origami inspired folds, I am able to create a standing chair, lower to the ground. The final image shows a chair with a supported backrest, for better posture and strength
S i b l i n g Ta b l e
Development
The larger table, or ‘Big Brother’, is exactly twice the size of the smaller table, or ‘Little Brother’. These dimensions are like siblings, where one is twice the age of the other. This product is aimed at consumers who have siblings themselves or have young children.
This product, named ‘Sibling Table’, has a simple aesthetic. Its utilitarian design gives it the practicality needed to be an SCP product. Made from reliably sourced walnut and oak, these two tables are designed as one.
The Sibling Table is designed for small space living. The smaller table is manufactured from light oak wood, whereas the large table is Walnut. The main function of this product is to be used as a side table anywhere within the household.
Working Drawing
Material : -Solid Oak -Solid Walnut From developing the design, the ‘Little Brother’ table has the same sized legs as the ‘Big Brother’. This was to increase stability and give it an overall better aesthetic.
Student Donkey
Brief ‘Design and manufacture to a high quality prototype stage a specific furniture typology, as typified by the Penguin Donkey, suitable for current lifestyles. The design must be able to be produced using the technology of CNC routing.’
Designed with students in mind, the central space fits four A4 folders. The tray above is the perfect width for documents and other loose sheets of paper the user may have. The side columns are made bespoke to store water bottles and single folders from the other side.
A few changes would be made if this product were to be re-designed. Firstly, I would make the handle slightly bigger, and possibly more ergonomic with sanded finger grooves for extra comfort. The legs could be made taller so the bottom of the donkey is made more accessible. All corners joining at 90 degrees would be flush and sanded flat, as opposed to smoothed round.
Overall, the final product is pleasing to look at. It is structurally sound and fits nicely into any work environment. The user is able to customize their donkey towards them, filling it with personal items and products unique to their lifestyle. It is portable and practical, especially with the flat surface on top.
Ta l k i n g S t i c k One of my fondest memories of home is sitting around the dining room table every Sunday and tucking into a delicious roast dinner. My ritual aims to elevate this experience and make it more enjoyable for all those taking part.
Brief ‘This project concerns itself with the development of a family of at least two objects, one of which shall be manufactured by a casting or moulding technique or process, such as ceramic slip-casting, concrete or plaster casting, to name just a few possibilities. You will be designing and making your family of objects in order to enable your chosen activity to take place.’
The holder is slip-cast from porcelain or earthenware. Other materials such as concrete shall also be used to diversify the collection. The baton is crafted from a 40mm dowel and has the ends hollowed out, giving the illusion of a completely hollow structure.
Final Product
The bases consist of a variety of materials such as concrete, chemiwood, slip cast porcelain and earthenware. The chemiwood base was milled on the CNC machine. From there, a mould was made on the Vac former. This mould was filled with a wet mix of concrete and left to cure in water for 2-3 weeks. The slip cast pieces were made together, using the chemiwood to form the mould.
Development A possible modification of this product would be a design including an animal. This could be engraved on the talking stick, to symbolise a certain emotion or event. Animals could also help to describe a story being told by the user. This would require multiple animals to be engraved.
This process would be more challenging in larger groups, as more than one person is likely to be talking at one time. This is where another Talking stick may come into use, for each end of the table. The double handled design makes it clear it’s not a conventional item of cutlery, bringing about conversation on its own.
Double handled wooden spoon to pass around, when holding it you have the attention of those around the table. This design would be suitable for small groups, as it is easier to pass from one another.
Morgan Project
Development This seat aims to target a breakout area in a business. It provides good posture for users, allowing them to be comfortable but not too relaxed. The average time aimed to be spent in this chair is 20-40 minutes.
The development of upholstering the chair is shown in these sketches. The thickness of the seat is dependant on the layers of material on the main frame of the chair. The seat and back frames have to be secured to one another before fabric can be secured to it. This is an issue for Morgans manufacturing department, as they have all the skills and equipment to upholster the design to the consumers requirements.
The legs would have to be upholstered to keep to the overall look of the chair uniform. These would be screwed into the base from the underside to make the joint hidden from sight.
Models
The upholstered model is a
These models were constructed in
much more accurate scale mod-
a 1:5 scale to show an accurate rep-
el. The legs are also singular, and
resentation of what the chair would
mounted at each end. This is a
look like. The cardboard model is
single seat chair, however multi-
the very first idea, hence its larger
ple chairs can be placved next to
overall size. The front legs are con-
one another to form a sofa. This
structed from one solid bar, a fea-
would be useful as Morgan could
ture that changed during develop-
market them as a set.
ment.
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Bubble Seat ‘As we continue our rapid population growth, people are adapting to live in smaller houses as space is scarce and can be too costly. Apartments can provide a dangerous living space for youngsters, causing unnecessary injuries for families. You are tasked with creating a product or service that caters towards the safety of children within the home environment.’
Concept The Bubble Collection is designed with toddlers in mind. This range of foam seating can be placed anywhere within the home, to provide a child with a unique and comfortable seat. All of the designs are made to eliminate sharp edges. The seats vary from single seater’s to double seater’s, encouraging toddlers to develop social skills.
Research This furniture has been made with toddlers in mind. As their brains are still developing, toddlers want to explore everything and anything around them. This means they are more prone to injuries in and around the home. My research into this area started with a literature review, in which two books were analysed for their different approaches with how to cope with toddlers.
Summary
Summary
It gives a more light-hearted look
It provides practical solutions to
at toddler upbringing. Compares
problems faced by parents, such as
toddlers to zombies in the fact they
using duct tape to protect corners;
both;
‘You don’t have to buy corner cov-
- Communicate through groans!
ers. Instead, use padding and duct
- Follow you everywhere (especially
tape, with the sticky part of the tape
the bathroom in a toddlers case)
attached to the bottom of the furni-
- Upon entering your life, leave you
ture.’ –p68.
frazzled, on edge and heavily sleep deprived.
Construction The seats come in a variety of colours, chosen by the users themselves. The reason for this is to allow toddlers themselves to customise their seats, choosing colours that they like and having a seat tailored to their individuality. The frames would be made from beech or pine. This is to keep their weight low so a child couldn’t be crushed accidentally. From there, blue foam is layered on and around the timber, to make sure all harsh edges are softened for when the fabric is stretched over and stitched.