Closet Design

CLOSET DESIGN

Semen Shlenkin Emily Lensing Lola Yussuff Kelechi Onwuchekwa

PROJECT STATEMENT

Self-concept

Clothing

INTERACTION SELF-CONCEPT AND CLOTHING

Dressing is an interaction between the self-concept and clothing. The self-concept is collection of beliefs a person has about him or herself (Hamacheck, 1987). The way an individual feels about his or herself can affect the choice of clothing and also that the clothes an individual decided to wear also affects his/her feelings about the self (Muzert, 1980; Compton, 1962; Kwon, 1991).

When used positively, clothing contributes to feelings of self-acceptance and self-esteem and therefor the self-concept. An individual’s self-concept is a dynamic structure that can change in accordance to the situation (> design can influence the self concept) (Burns, 1997).

DESIGN TASK Create intimate closet setting that encourages the user to dress consciously. Awareness helps to relate to the self-concept and to use clothing as a mean of self-expression (Piacentini & Mailer, 2004).

POTENTIAL USER GROUP

YUP: Young urban professionals Fast paced lifestyle Middle to upper class income level

Piacentini & Mailer (2004) found clothing choices made by young people in particular are closely linked to their selfconcept, and are used both as a means of self-expression and as a way of judging the people and situations they face.

INITIAL SKETCHES

FINAL SKETCH

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MATERIALS

Plywood, velvet, chrome plated tubes, mirrored glass, semi precious stones

3D MODEL

3D MODEL

DETAILS Magnetic fasteners in wood pieces to create invisible joints Undermount full-extension soft close drawer glides Roller support for sliding door Bespoke cabinet handles