bry ony wood
Bryony Wood
contact me Email - wildbryonydesign@gmail.com Instagram - @wildbryonydesign Depop - @wildbryonydesign
01 Bryony Wood
Design sketc hes
software skills: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Solidworks, Microsoft Office, Keyshot
design experience:
Chandelier render
Priddy Folk Festival with Brittany Davies Art - 2015 Glass on Glass work placement – 2017 Commissioned rebrand with Brittany Davies Art – 2018 Workshop assistant for Sarah Turner Eco Art – 2018 Fritz Fryer work placement – 2019 Collaboration with Emir Polat Studios - 2019/2020 Sustainability in Practice certificate - 2020 Freelance work for Fritz Fryer - ongoing Comissioned illustrations and jewellery - ongoing
02 Skills and experience
contents
01 vases
02 lamp
03 Contents
03 pandemic
04 no soap 05 chandelier
04 Contents
06 rugs
contents
07 cubby
08 other projects
05 Contents
09 design personality
06 Contents
10 thank you
01
the root vases
The Root Vases digital realisation
Process led Brief: Design and develop a vase through material exploration. Experiment with different media and techniques in order to establish an unique and appropriate manufacturing process.
07 Brief and concept
Paint with cement
Copper with crystals
Copper with patina
Plant with crystals
Steam bent wood
Melting wax into molds
Experimentation with different materials helped to understand their limitations and possibilities. Further development focuses on plaster casting. Card cast in plaster
08 Initial material exploration
Researc h into fibrous root structures
Tin foil in 2:1 ratio plaster
Card in 5:1 ratio plaster
Experiments with different plaster mix ratios and core materials. Paper strips created an interesting effect and this method was selected for further development.
Paper strips in plaster
09 Concept and process development
Newspaper strips in plaster
Wood shavings in plaster
Further development of material strips in plaster to create a ‘root-like’ effect. Card strips were the most effective structural material.
Card strips in plaster
Sketc h concepts from root structures
10 Concept and process development
Root Vases tec hnical drawings
Further research looked at using ‘Slip Casting’ instead of plaster casting, as it is waterproof. Ceramic manufacture process
11 Manufacture
The Root Vases manufacture components
The Root Vases are a collection of three vases inspired by the growth of plants with fibrous roots. The ‘root’ outline is described by glazed ceramics that are manufactured using slip casting. The water ‘vessel’ is formed seperatley to the ‘roots’, then they are joined and fired together. Fibrous root grasses
12 Final concept
02 the hikari lamp
The ‘Hikari’ Lamp digital render
Live Brief: Design a piece of furniture for SCP’s Boxed Collection. It must lend itself to impulse buying, be compact enough to fit into a box and be prototyped using 125mm x 22mm Beechwood plank.
13 Brief and concept
Ishinomaki stool, Karimoku
Research into Japanese minimalism inspired warm colours and simplicity, which was fused with modern Memphis shapes. Big Sur sofa, P. Shire
Japanese aesthetics
The Boxed Collection includes wooden furniture and accessories.
Boxed Collection, SCP
14 Researc h
‘Hikari’ development sketc hes
Sketch development abstracted Japanese ‘Kanji’ script symbols. Further development focused on the symbol for light ‘Hikari’.
‘Kanj’ symbol concepts
15 Concept development
‘Hikari’ tec hnical drawing
Scale modelmaking in card developed structure and proportions. ‘Hikari’ modelmaking development
16 Tec hnical development
Customisable E27 bulb. Beech is either stained red or varnished. Overbraid flex is either red or white. Design features moodboard
17 Features
The ‘Hikari’ Lamp Beec h prototype
The ‘Hikari’ Lamp is based on the ‘Kanji’ symbol for ‘light’. It fuses Japanese minimalism with a modern Memphis aesthetic. It was designed in the style of a freelancer working for SCP. Component sizes were important to consider due to the box restrictions and the limited sizes of Beech plank. ‘Hikari’ symbol abstraction
18 Final concept
03 creativity during a pandemic
‘Crafting your way through Corona’ a creative sur vival guide
Pandemic brief: Explore the emotional needs of different people during the isolation period of a pandemic. Consider the restrictions people are facing and be resourceful.
19 Brief and concept
Clap for our Carers
Secondary research looked at how people are responding to the situation creatively. Lockdown Sur vey
Zero Waste Scrubs
Primary research included interviews and surveys to gauge people’s behavioural responses.
Creative Lockdown Responses
20 Researc h
Easel concept to encourage artistic activities
Initial concepts were aimed at connecting people with their creativity through making objects that become ‘3D diaries’.
Upcycled clothing concept
21 Initial concepts
Initial concept sketc hes
Development involved combining the concepts to create an accesible and inclusive ‘creative manual’. ‘Crafting your way through Corona’ manual render
22 Concept development
Primary testing involved sending the activities to over 50 participants. Their responses were overwhelmingly positive.
Primary activity responses
23 Concept testing
Sur vival guide activity list
‘Crafting your way through Corona’ is a digital creative manual aiming to keep people connected and spread positivity during international lockdown. It contains fifteen fun activities that encourage people to engage with their creativity no matter what their ability is, increasing motivation and maintaining mental health. Primary activity responses
24 Final concept
04
the no soap dispenser
The No Soap Dispenser prototype
Live Brief: Working for Pearson Lloyd, redesign domestic cleaning tools to improve their intuity and inclusivity, and increase their longevity. Consider how the product will fit Vitsoe’s values.
25 Brief and concept
606 Shelving, D. Rams
Vitsoe follow Dieter Rams’ ‘Ten Principles of Good Design’. They are flexible, practical and sustainable. Anti-consumerism, Vitsoe
Reusable packaging, Vitsoe
Research on Inclusivity in Design looked at celebrating a combination and not segregation of users. Design focus was on Visual impairments.
Braille, Visual impairment researc h
26 Researc h
Domestic cleaning concept sketc hes
Domestic cleaning was a problem area for partially sighted people. The focus area was improving the process of washing up. The initial concept explored holding, storing and using a soap bar, but was complicated to use. Initial No Soap Dispenser concept
27 Initial Focus
Development combined liquid soap dispensers with a brush, but these are difficult to refill without sight. This led to further experimentation with soap bars. Soap dispenser development sketc hes
28 Concept development
The final concept looked at casting the soap into a wooden holder. Modelmaking and primary testing experimented with ergonomics and ease of use.
No Soap Dispenser modelmaking development
Wood turning researc h
No Soap Dispenser tec hnical drawing
29 Tec hnincal development
The No Soap Dispenser materials
The No Soap Dispenser improves the washing up process. Designed to hold environmentally-friendly dishwashing soap, it is long-lasting and reduces the need for plastic packaging. Different handle colours clearly indicate its features, so it can be used by people with and without sight loss. Future developments would explore using different material textures. The No Soap Dispenser prototype
30 Final concept
05
the hendre chandelier
The Hendre c handelier digital render
Placement Brief: Design a bespoke chandelier for Fritz Fryer lighting. The concept must be based on the client’s initial idea, but must also uphold the brand’s aesthetic.
31 Brief and concept
Fritz Fryer is modern, luxury and quality. Their designs focus on bespoke industrial styled lighting. Typical user
They market mainly online. Typical users are city-based, aged 30+ with a higher disposable income. Wall light, F. Fryer
F. Fryer branding
32 Research
Chandelier development sketc hes
The concept is based on the client’s inspiration photo. Development adapted this to Fritz Fryer, incorporating their signature ribbed glass and urban aesthetic.
Client’s inspiration photo
33 Concept development
Chandelier tec hnical drawing
Scale modelmaking in card developed structure and proportions. Chandelier modelmaking development
34 Tec hnical development
Company
Component
Quantity
Cost
Aimer Products
Ribbed glass tubes
56
£336.00
Glass lenses
4
£100.00
Chrome plated brass rod
1
£16.00
Chrome plated brass sheet
1
£430.00
Shipping
-
£18.80
LED tape roll
1
£70.00
Transformer
1
£75.00
Shipping
-
£8.00
ACL Sheet Cutting brass Metals sheet
8
£150.00
Fabricating aluminium ring
1
£150.00
Flex, nuts, rivets, steel suspension
-
£100
Total Cost
£1453.80
Smith’s Metals
Contacting UK manufacturers helped evaluate design decisions, define the specifications and calculate costings.
InStyle LED’s
Fritz Fryer
Chandelier raw manufacture costs Chandelier components
35 Manufacture
The Hendre Chandelier digital render
The Hendre Chandelier is a modern chandelier designed for a bespoke client at Fritz Fryer lighting. Its use of industrial colours and unique light diffusion bring urban luxury into the home. The different components are processed with specialist companies, but assembled on site. The Hendre Chandelier in situ sketc h
36 Final concept
06
the steinmetz rugs
Steinmetz rug visual exploration
Personal Project: Design a collection of statement rugs based on the photography of George Steinmetz. Use his imagery to raise awareness about global food industries.
37 Brief and moodboard
The Rice Terrace rug
The Rice Terrace rug Based on the farming terraces in the Ningxia Province, China. Much of the land is still harvested by hand, cultivating cash crops such as rice and corn. This rug is hand woven in 100% hand spun Afgan wool, and measures 200cm x 300cm. Rice terraces in China, G. Steinmetz
38 Rice terrace
The Wheat Har vest rug
The Wheat Harvest rug Based on the industrial Combining in Washington, US. Modern farming practices use GPS to maximise yield efficiency. Made from hand loomed Hemp and hand tufted New Zealand wool. It measures 200cm x 300cm. Wheat har vest in the US, G. Steinmetz
39 Wheat har vest
The Net Fishing rug
The Net Fishing rug Based on the hand net fishing in Benguerra, Mozambique. The local community pull long nets across the sandy shallows, using the tides to herd the fish. This rug is hand knotted in New Zealand wool, and measures 200cm in diameter. Fishing in Mozambique, G. Steinmetz
40 Net fishing
07
the shoe cubby
Full cardboard prototype
Live Brief: With a peer, design an original storage solution for Umbra to aid organisation in small homes. Consider how the product will retail at John Lewis, and how to make it affordable.
41 Brief and concept
Umbra is casual, modern, original and functional. Product areas include decor, display and organisation. Typical user
Consumers are mainly young professionals living in cities. Research investigated different storage areas, revealing a gap for stairrelated storage.
Market analysis
Researc h into Umbra
42 Research
Concept sketc h development
Staircase storage researc h
Alternative concept
Secondary research showed existing stair products are built-in, not free standing. Initial storage concepts hung from the bannister, but this looked too ‘DIY’.
43 Concept development
Development enabled flatpack and assembly without tools. The main panels are identical and the customisable colours are protected by an AC lacquer.
Structural exploration
Packaging design
Colour, material, finish development
44 Concept development
The Shoe Cubby tec hnical drawings
Material
Cost to manufacture 1 unit (in a batch of 100)
6mm Birch-faced plywood
£10.65
White paint
£1.52
AC lacquer
£13.50
Thumb nut screws
£2.18
CNC running cost
£15.00
Total cost
£42.85
45 Features
All components (except the thumb-nut screws) can be cut on a 3-axis CNC machine.
The Shoe Cubbyt cardboard components
The Shoe Cubby is an open access cubby for everyday staircase storage made from birch-faced plywood. Designed to fit over two steps, it can hold up to five pairs of shoes, books or other nic nacs. It comes flatpack for easy transportation and can be assembled with a simple ‘peg’ and ‘slot’ system. The Shoe Cubby assembly render
46 Final concept
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other works
Bryony Wood with cardboard prototypes
Other works: These are more projects that I have undertaken. Some involve freelance work and others are personal development projects.
47 Brief and moodboard
pengethely farm shop
Freelanced rebrand on company vehicle
Comissioned rebrand for Pengethely Farm Shop in collaboration with Brittany Davies Art. I designed a range of concepts, then worked alongside Brittany to realise the chosen design. We combined physical and digital techniques, such as lino-printing, sketching and Photoshop to suit the company’s rustic brand identity. New logo design
48 Comissioned rebrand
fractal bench
Full scale cardboard prototype
The Fractal Bench is a personal project designed as a sustainable seating solution. It’s shape and form are inspired by natural crystal fragments. Its core triangular structure and a glossy grey ‘shell’ are made from 6mm corrugated cardboard sheet, and laminated with tape & string.
Cardboard model development
49 Cardboard c hair
wedding stationary
Final invitation
A comissioned illustration project for wedding stationary. This wedding invitation was designed working alongside the clients, drawing inspiration from research and moodboards. They are hand-painted in pen and watercolours, an then formatted using the Adobe Suite. Illustrating in watercolours
50 Wedding stationary
t he little prince
Bedroom interior rendered by Emir Polat Studios
This children’s bedroom is a collaborative project with Emir Polat Studios, inspired by the story of the Little Prince. I focused on lighting, rugs and textile patterns. We then combined our concepts and developed the final details to create this interior.
Moon Rug sketc h development
51 Collaborative interior
earrings
Polymer clay earrings
A pair of ‘Cosmic Earrings’ made from polymer clay. They were created as a bespoke design for a client. Artisan jewellery design and craft is part of Wild Bryony Design. Using strong graphics to draw inspiration from our Solar System, these earrings create a unique statement.
Earring designs in watercolour
52 Jewellery
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design personality
Model wearing peacock statement jewellery
Drawing inspiration from the world around me, I create narratives through the contemporary use of shape and colour. I am fascinated by process, and use this to approach projects with a balance of practicality and artistic innovation.
53 Personal design
I love to travel. Climbing, Latin dance and swimming keep me motivated. In my free time I run a jewellery business and illustrate in pen and watercolours.
54 Hobbies
thank you
Bryony Wood at Charlotte Perriand exhibition
Thank you for looking through my portfolio. For more projects please visit Instagram - @wildbryonydesign. Please don’t hesitate in contacting me to review my CV.
55 Thank you