2011 packaging
blooms.
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matte glassine paper plotter cut and hand folded with well wishes
2011 packaging conceptualisation through critical writing and translation into tangible design
Although being able to afford medication means that
one is well taken care of, the notion of medication has always been dreaded.
Common medicines are repackaged to bloom in water while releasing the medicine before it is consumed.
The experience of watching the blooming medicine serves as a form of emotional relief in addition to
physical relief from the medication; by slowing down reflect on what we are blessed with.
Luxury is feeling blessed in the face of adversity.
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our pace, creating a moment to take a breather, and
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packaging
2011
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conceptualisation through critical writing and translation into tangible design
packaging
2011
2011 packaging
re-defining luxury.
luxury is feeling blessed in the face of adversity.
1450, "lasciviousness, sinful self-indulgence," from French, luxurie. 1450, "excess, extravagance, magnificence," from Latin, luxuria. 1630, "habit of indulgence in what is choice or costly"; 1704, "sumptuous surroundings";
1780, "something enjoyable or comfortable beyond life's necessities".
The etymology of luxury shows an inclination towards a more positive connotation to the word luxury through time. Could this reflect the society’s opinion of luxury? Thus suggesting a culture embracing luxury against its roots of immoral connotation? Are luxury goods nowadays anything less than “sinful self-indulgences” as was defined during the fourteenth century? Whether it is hand-crafted to perfection by artisans with the finest leather, or capable of travelling on land faster than any aeroplane, these acquisitions serve no function except for fulfilling personal gratification, most of the time fuelled by the need to stay on the social ladder.
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Impulse leads to instant gratification. Indulgence fulfils gratification. If we were to dissect up the chain of events, impulse, an emotional response,
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personal gratification, an emotion. The whole luxury experience is an emotional experience; it is driven by emotional needs to achieve emotional well-being, through a materialised medium. Just how did emotion translate into materiality? With millions of objects manufactured every day, there is now a constant supply of materiality to meet demands, but material possession could now grow insatiable. Buying power is democratized with mass industrialisation, but making things affordable is a double edge sword; you could satiate even the poor’s demand, but at the same time encourage demand in the current resource tight climate. By succumbing to what we want, we are victims of our wants. We enslave not only ourselves to work for what we want, but many more
conceptualisation through critical writing and translation into tangible design
spurs indulgence, which is materialised by luxury goods, to achieve
in developing countries as well, labouring day and night in inhumane conditions and significantly underpaid. Is materiality answering our emotional needs if it creates more needs as it does? If luxury is an emotional need, there can be no better luxury than a smile; only a laughter perhaps. A hug, a kiss, a smile; all these are expression of emotions, and they do not come at a price, yet they reflect the most deeply rooted state of emotional well-being, they reflect a sense of gratification. These can be brief instantaneous moments, or a sense of gratification for all things in our everyday life.
blessed with.
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If only we could slow down, take a breather, and reflect on what we are
2010 trend research and forecast
virtual organic. At one glance a familiar spherical shape, but when scrutinized reveals leaf veined texture
and shoreline inspired edge; the conversation between simple geometric primitive and
organically grown complexity creates a surreal object which subverts our traditional notion
of what is real, or virtual.The vessels serve as
simple bowls on their own but form a dynamic
virtual organic
centerpiece when stacked.
virtual organic
archeology of the future
trend research and forecast
2010
2010 trend research and forecast
trend forecast.
virtual organic
Peaking interest in macro observation of nature and computer generated visuals combining scientific investigation with artistic design blurs the boundary between what is real and virtual.
virtual organic
archeology of the future
trend research and forecast
2010
2009 material experimentation and exploitation
magazine rack. single wall corrugated cardboard die cut and flat-packed A magazine rack made with cardboard reinforced with
magazine rack
triangulated folds capable of withstanding heavy load.
magazine rack
collaboration with felix austin and tertia tay
material experimentation and exploitation
2009
2009 contextual design
Starting from behavioural observation for design opportunity through a pragmatic point of view, the conceptualisation is sematically analysed with form analogies and cultural relevance,
celebrating chaos
then further refined through experimentation of materials and production techniques.
Inspired by the chaos of shoes outside Hindu temples, this shoe rack celebrates chaos, crowdedness and density.
contextual design 2009 collaboration with miaoling
bamboo hand-split and steam-bent
celebrating chaos
celebrating chaos.
celebrating chaos
contextual design
2009
contextual design 2009 collaboration with miaoling celebrating chaos
side elevation
bamboo of varying height and diameter pooled together for manipulable chaos
handle re-design
handle re-design.
galvanised sheet steel stamped and welded
material experimentation and exploitation
2009
2009 material experimentation and exploitation handle re-design
Originally an Ikea watering can, the handle is re-designed with its context and physicality of its user in mind. The contrast between the flowing thin membrane of the handle with the heavy mass of the container suggests an intuitive position for the hands. Finished with galvanised steel to withstand the outdoors, the watering can stands in stark contrast to the greens that surround it, like a strong, hardy pebble among the grass.
handle re-design
material experimentation and exploitation
2009
2009 material experimentation and exploitation
The re-designed posture also flows gracefully with the nurturing and unwinding nature of gardening.
handle re-design
Elbow and wrist strength in manipulating the watering can is significantly eased by extending the handle to the top of the watering can which straightens the hand posture and at the same time positions the hand on top of the centre of gravity; easing the burden of the green fingers using it.
spiral joint as a system
part of my thesis translation into tangible design outcome
2012
2012
fused deposition modelling
A simple but highly adaptable joint system for space dividers that nests onto each other with spiral joints which allows for freedom of connecting angle while eliminating the need for different parts or mechanical fastener.
part of my thesis translation into tangible design outcome
acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (abs)
spiral joint as a system
spiral joint.
2012 part of my thesis translation into tangible design outcome
passive humidifier. nylon selective laser sintering A passive humidifier with 4658cm2 of surface area packed in 776cm3 of volume with the capacity to contain 600ml of water.
By employing fractal dimension, the surface area in a given volume is maximised, thus
accelerating the rate of evaporation of water and eliminating the need for an external
humidifier
energy source.
2012 part of my thesis translation into tangible design outcome
but one that helps Everyman to see the same world differently.” Benoît Mandelbrot
humidifier
“Fractal geometry is not just a chapter of mathematics,
origami humidifier
part of my thesis translation into tangible design outcome
2012
2012
Inspired by how crushing a ball of paper gives it flexibility, structure, porosity and character, a large sheet of paper is creased in orderly
grids into a hemisphere with each grid facing outwards to optimise
part of my thesis translation into tangible design outcome
origami humidifier.
origami humidifier
surface area for diffusing and evaporating water.
form study
hand on sculpting
emotions in shapes
form study.
hand sculpted pink foam
2009
2009 emotions in shapes hand on sculpting form study
Exploration of emotional attributes through form vocabulary and sensitivity to aesthetic expression.
2013 press event at the space hong kong
see by chloe press event. Led by the hot pink wire that guides them
through, press members are initially teased in
a maze of stacked model visuals, followed by a
whiff of the scent from fragrance blotters, then
finally arriving at a chandelier highlighting the perfume.
The cosy backdrop and furnishings create
conviviality for the sharing session by literally
see by chloe
making the guests feel at home.
see by chloe
space planning and creative adaptation
press event at the space hong kong
2013
see by chloe
press event at the space hong kong
2013
see by chloe
space planning and creative adaptation
press event at the space hong kong
2013
see by chloe
press event at the space hong kong
2013
2013
by transfering the detailing of both ranges as well as fine-tuning the color composition and gold highlights.
johnny walker at brisbane airport
the vintage traveller with its textured leather and the solid black is resolved
space planning and creative adaptation
Though both collections are characterized by masculinity, the contrast between
see by chloe
johnny walker concourse.
johnny walker
johnny walker at brisbane airport
2013
johnny walker
space planning and creative adaptation
johnny walker at brisbane airport
2013
philosophy
pphilosophy boutique at philippines sm megamll 2013
philosophy
space planning and creative adaptation
philosophy boutique at philippines sm mall
2013
philosophy
pphilosophy boutique at philippines sm megamll 2013
2013
shop front, followed by a slightly playful and girlish browsing area, and finally
a clinical and almost sterile private consultation area which emphasizes on the brand’s scientific heritage.
It almost resembles the brand’s progression from its dermatologist roots as the shopper peels away the layers to discover its essence.
philosophy boutique at philippines sm mall
story behind philosophy’s brand. With colorful launches to catch the eye at the
space planning and creative adaptation
The longitudinal store is segragated into different zones to showcase a complete
philosophy
philosophy stand alone boutique.
philosophy
full of promise press event
2013
2013
composition of black and white to highlight the products’ duality of day and night.
full of promise press event
for night. Translated into spaces through lighting depth and manipulating the
space planning and creative adaptation
The new launch leverages on its serum with two ends, one for day use and another
philosophy
full of promise press event.
philosophy
full of promise press event
2013
philosophy
space planning and creative adaptation
full of promise press event
2013
Hailing from a small town in the north of Malaysia,
Min Yun is currently based in Singapore where she succumbs to corporate slavery in the day but when night falls, braves through the tide of theta waves...