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Yet another semester flew by with enormous amount of learning and experimentation, each course offering new opportunities and new thoughts. But it wouldn't be possible without the proper guidance of all the faculties who helped me out throughout. Thanks to Mr. Pravin Solanki Mr. Ujawane for helping out in the difficult times. Thanks to all the workshop members without whom it would be a nightmare to make the prototypes. Thanks to Kamlesh bhai for helping out with the electricals. Thanks to all my batchmates for being so supportive and encouraging. Lastly, thanks to J for being so sarcastic and being source of all the laughter.
CONTENT 1. FORM 2. SLA 4 3. UNDERSTANDING BUILT SPACES 4. FUNDUMENTALS OF SPACE PLANNING 5. CONSTRUCTION AND FABRICATION 6. OPEN ISLAND WORKSHOP 7. INTERNATIONAL OPEN ELECTIVES 8. DESIGN PROJECT 1 9. CONVOCATION
Elements Of Form And Space Faculty - Dr. V. M. Parmar Course duration - 2 weeks Credits - 4
As warmup assignments we tried the effect of radius on 2D forms.
Exploration on transformation of shapes on an axis. The whole transformation was done in 30 gradual steps. The output came out to be quite fascinating. The surface change is noticable when the stages are rotated on the axis. The shapes were laser cut on 2.5mm MDF and then stacked to see the sueface changing.
For the next set of assignment two organic forms were chosen and the tranformation was shown. This time the transformation was a gradual seamless one. Thermocol was used to carve the surface and then acrylic putty was used to smoothen the surface.
The next assignment was all about studying the effect of radius on a form. For this we took thermocol cuboids and filleted edges and rounded corners. Each time the effect was different. With each different radius the form language changed. The concave curves reduced the bulk of the form where as the convex curve increased the bulk. The only constrain of the whole assignment was to keep the number of corners constant and not increasing them. This assignment helped us to understand softer and sleeker forms.
In this assignment we tried transformation of shapes in 3 axis. The outcome of the of the whole tranformation was very interesting and unique in it's own self. In the process I figured out the different effects of tighter and flacid curves. The tighter curves gave a more sleeker and smoother effect while loose curves just made it limp. The main idea of the whole process was to see how minimal curves can work wonders on a form.
Understanding The Built Environment Faculty - Bhadri Sonpal Course duration - 1 weeks Credits - 2
For the first case study we went to the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. The hospital is combined with the college and thus built on a huge plot. For our study the trauma ward was chosen. We started this as a group assignment where two members chose to work in the administration area and the other two members worked in the trauma ward , behind the main building.
For our second day field visit, we first went to Suprasad situated in Gandhinagar sector 1, a high end bungalow designed for Mr Anil Patel by Snehal Suthar and Bhadri Sonpal. The client wanted something different for his house that would be the centre of attraction. The exterior and interior of the building is based on this basic specification. The building has a plot area of 322 sq. mt. and a total construction area of 375 sq. mt.
From above, anticlockwise : The living area with plush leather sofa. The central coutyard extends above . SS cut nameplate on the entry way. The vestibule with seating and integrated storage space.
Located in Chandkheda, Ahmedabad, Sangath Posh is a complex of high end apartments. It has 3BHK and 4BHK apartments. There are two storied buildings and six storied buildings. Again the sample houses were designed by the same designers. We visited the place twice, once when the construction of the sample houses were going on and then when the sample houses were in finished conditions.
Left : Exposed RCC wall and the nightstand. It gives a very warm ambience with a hint of rustik feel. Above: One of the bed rooms; a study table; a cabinet in the main lobby.
For our 3rd day field trip we visited the Dalal houses. There were two bungalows situated near the Karnavati Club. These were owned by the Dalal brothers. Both the sites are presently under construction. The interior is being made. Both the sites had a very similar plan. The differences were based on the client specifications. For the exterior landscaping granite and river finish sand stones are used. Both the bungalows share the same garden area.
Left : The false ceiling construction being done with space for installing fan and other wiring A TV cabinet for the living room Above: The main entrance leading to the vestibule.
Manav is the house situated in Nehrunagar which is designed and recently renovated by the same designers. The place has a very homely welcoming feel to it, having a calming effect. The house had two floors. The ground floor had two bedrooms with attached bathrooms and closets, one of which was a guest room, a prayer area, a common living room, a TV room, a dining area and a kitchen and store, and outside utility area.
Left : The renovated staircase featuring the multi finish railing structure. A light installation at the entrance. Above: A custom made night stand using toughened glass.
Science and Liberal Arts 4 Faculty - Dr. Vrundavan Vaidya Course duration - 1 weeks Credits - 2
For SLA 4 we had introduction to theatres. In this we learnt about basic understanding of theatre arts. The difference between script and drama and the various steps of drama. Apart from all this basic theatre excercises were conducted and attention was given to voice modulation. During the SLA week, Placements were conducted and I volunteered for the same. It was an amazing opportunity to learn about the industry. A wide variety of companies came to offer placements and internships and it was a golden opportunity for the budding designers to make some good career connections. We get to interact with the company heads and we get a glimpse of the actual working world and thus, helping us know how to evolve further.
Fundumentals Of Space Planning Faculty - Pravinsinh Solanki Course duration - 2 weeks Credits - 4
A field trip to Cera to see their verious products ranging from WCs to Jacuzies. To design or redesign a space it is very essential to know about the various products that are aveilable in the market. With each day a new technology is evolving to make our lives simpler. Therefore it is essential for us to be up to date with all such products. The field trip came out to be very helpful in the following assignments.
A visit to stone world, a leading manufacturer and dealer in natural and industrially made stones and other flooring finishes.
For our final assignment for the course we had to design the minimum space that is required for a person to live. The space to had to be highly user specific and accommodate only the user. For myslf, I had chosen to work on an area of 2730X2730 mm. Even the height of the whole space was kept 2730mm. This was quite a challenging assignment as each mm of a space counts and it was our responsibility to utilise each and every space efficiently and effectively. The furniture featured here are highly functional and minimal. Some of the furniture are also multi functional and transformable allowing more breathing space. The colour scheme was also developed keeping the same idea in mind. Neutral tones and glossy whites were uses to give it an illusion of larger space while the wooden flooring provides a warm and cozy interior. The space caters to the basic need of living with a cooking area, washroom and a living area.
3D renders of the space firstly done on Google Sketchup followed by Keyshot.
A scale model of the whole space was done in 1:25 ratio. I had tried to capture the minute detailings of the elements present.
Construction and Fabrication Faculty - Pravinsinh Solanki Course duration - 3 weeks Credits - 6
The course of Construction and Fabrication was a joint course where we worked in collaboration with the exhibition batch students. For one week we developed a furniture from junk and for the rest of the two weeks we again collaborated with the Open Island team and came up with the concept of an open island in the sabarmati. The course enabled us to think how the junk lying around us can be developed into very usable products in very simple steps. With increasing pollution levels, the responsibility lies on us to take care of our environment and keep it clean by littering it less and reusing and recycling the usable waste lying around us. Finally the whole construction episode was followed by a grand display where people showcased their work. It involved the work done using green materials like bamboo and cane.
As we went for our junk hunt spree, I chose to work with scooter tyres. The idea of my furniture was to keep it very simple, more like a do-it-yourself project. After certain trials and errors I came up with DONUT , a low rise stool for casual outdoor space.
Donut is an outdoor low rise stool made of recycled tyre, offering you a comfortable seat to chill on. The legs are made of teak wood with a distressed finish to give a grungy feel. And to mute down that, jute is used to cover the tyre and make the seat more comfortable.
Material Specifications : Scooter tyre Jute Lace MDF base Teak wood legs
Brochures were also designed during the process for the final product.
Open Island Workshop Worked with Deepak Pathania, Anshul Aggarwal And Vinesh.
AA CHHE ISLAND was the output of the workshop that was conducted with the students of furniture design and exhibition design. This deals with the concept of open islands. In this module we worked with a team of goa based architechts and designer and came up with the floating structure that was kept open for the general public. All recyclable materials like plastic palettea, drums and plastic bottles were used to make the structure. Bamboo was used as the structural material. The structure remained on the water for more than a week and then it was removed. The modular structure made assembly an easier task.
The whole idea started with a brief research and the work done by the Open Island group in previous years. The group is based in Goa and they are involved with this concept for more than three years now. They had already installed such islands in Goa and this time they decided to try out somewhere outside Goa. Being an alumni of NID, Deepak decided to collaborate with the students of Furniture and Interior Design and Exhibition Design for the purpose. The floating island was developed to counteract the effects of flooding. For that floatable materials were required. Again we reused plastic palettes, bottles and drums to come up with modules of floatable structure. We recruitted a lot of materials from the junk yards as our criteria was to recycle and reuse. The modules were constructed in the campus and then taken to the Sabarmati Riverfront for final assembly. A lot of help was offered by the local people during the assembly process. Though it is meant for flood rescue, we designed our floating island to promote awareness amongst the communittee. Therefore we explored the fun aspect of the idea. A mini exhibition was organised followed by clay workshop for the general public and it was kept in water for a week. A huge positive response was our reward.
Installing the modules in the water.
International Open Electives 2015 NEED FOR SPEED Faculty - Balaji Rengarajan Course duration - 2 weeks Credits - 4
MATERIALISTIC From concept to final product visualisation. This assignment was an attempt to look at the complete work flow i.e. from thinking about a concept, finding inspiration, sketching out the forms, rendering the most informative view with as much detail as possible and then bringing all the work togather as a full-fledged, graphically thoughtover, persuasive presentation panel.
The specific brief chosen for this was to choose 3 different materials ( primary, secondary and accent) and design a lifestyle product. For this, I had chosen Chrome finished MS pipe and base, moulded matt plastic body and leather seat and came up with LIRIO, a barstool inspired by the form of lillies.
I AM NOT WHAT YOU SEE! Product design with a twist! This assignment took a different and interesting approach in conceiving and representing a product idea. The challlenge here was to choose an object that has strong assosciation in terms of form and function ( in everyday life ) and turn its function around in an unexpected way ( without changing the form/semantics much ) and represent this in a minimal and surprising manner.
Inspired by a turkish designer Mehmet Gozetlik, for this assignment I had chosen a webcam to be my deceptive product, which by function is a dental floss dispenser. Both the webcam and the dispenser has a very similar form factor and it can actually freak people out if kept in the washroom!
MAKE ME LOOK BETTER.. PLEASE! Revisiting some overlooked products. The brief was to take an everyday object that did not receive due attention when it comes to looks, and give it a make-over. It essentially looked at opportunities for alternative forms/materials/colour/finish, without affecting the essential function. Here I tried to give a make-over to the traditional vegetable cutter.
SKETCH OR PHOTO? Rapid photo-realistic digital representation. It was a warm up excercise done in less than 2hrs.
At the very end of the course, Bala got some huge roles of sheets where everybody sketched their hearts out..
Design Project 1 Faculty - L. C. Ujawane Course duration - 6 weeks Credits - 24
Design Project 1 was the amalgamation of all the courses we have done in the entire year. This was the time to test one's abilities and implement all the learnings. The course brief was to choose an area of 500-700 sq ft and redesign the whole space and then choose one furniture from the layout and develop it further. For this I had chosen Shree Adinath Steel Store (area-1200 sq ft ) and redesigned it and further, I developed a display stand for dinner sets and tableware. This was the course where I learnt the most about various types of layouts and how things work in the real world. Client handling is also one thing that this assignment taught me.
THE BRIEF Client – Shree Adinath Utensil shop Store type – SS Utensil and other household items No. of staff – 3 Working hours – 10am-9pm (Sunday closed) Most sold products – Utensils and house items (brooms, buckets, etc.) Other products include – Cook tops, cookware, tableware, house cleaning items Customers – Mainly women, Home makers, students, etc. Customer age group – Middle aged women, Young adults. Present condition – The shop looks old and lacks display space and utilises the front passage and stairs to display items. All the walls are covered with racks to store products and it is difficult to move around in the space causing difficulty for the staff to access the products. Design brief: To design the layout of Sreenath utensil store to • Keep an open display with an integrated storage system for better visibility of all the products. • With a seating arrangement for the customers (max 5 at a time) and the workers • Have a counter for billing purpose • And a counter for delivery purpose • With proper lighting and air conditioning • For better movement and optimum utilisation of the space.
The existing layout of the store's main display area.
Finalised furniture alternatives.
layout
Final furniture layout.
False ceiling layout alternatives.
Final false ceiling layout.
Electrical layout.
Final flooring layout.
The colour scheme is kept quite neutral warm to enhance the merchandise kept for display. I took the colours of autumn as inspiration. The colours are kept light to prevent reflection in the SS utensils. The earth tones do not distract so that the attention goes to the products.
The overall view of the shop done in Google sketchup and rendered in Keyshot. The display is kept open as per client's requirement with ample amount of storage for the merchandise.
Cube wall display
Island display
Front display
Semi circular display
Scale model of the whole space was also done and the scale factor was 0,025.
The back side.
Display shelves and counters.
An overall view of the model.
For the final furniture prototyping, after hours of brainstorming, I decided to work on one of the semi circular display stands. The furniture is developed in 3 different parts - the light integrated false ceiling, the wall display for featured products and the main display stand with storage. The underneath cabinet involves a rolling shutter made of wooden strips on a fine canvas cloth base that enables smooth movement. The shutter moves on a grooved channel in the base. The furniture is made of ply with wood finished laminates.
Initial ideation.
Detailed technical drawing of the furniture.
1:5 scale down prototype of the display stand.
Cabinet underneath has wooden rolling shutter and the upper part is the false ceiling.
Final scale prototype with lighting. For the final full scale one intermediate warm lighting would be preffered.
Convocation Display
Being a student in 2nd year, we have to put up a display during the convocation week. As FID has 3 displays in total, the UG 2nd year was divided in two groups to work on the studio display and the display box and the PG 1st year batch work on the pit display. I worked in the studio display group and we did put up a pretty decent display showcasing the products of the present students and the pass out students.
The false ceiling was a tiled pattern of laser cut MFD sheets and Gateway sheets. It gave out a very diffused soothing glow of light.
All work and no play makes John a dull kid!
But that's not the case with me. Because no other place is as happening as NID. Inpite of the work load we still find time to crack the lamest jokes. The cultural dinners are the life savers at times. Added to that there are concerts, music nights, midnight garba, nightmess ki chai, etc. This place has offered a lot and looking forward to the coming 2 years.