d.Lab

d.Lab concept-to-prototype projects developed during fellowship at Chronicle Books.

Directed by Creative Director, Michael Carabetta.

moma modern kids

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moma modern kids

architectural building blocks

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project brief |

To design a set of building blocks, for both children and adults, using photographic images of recognizable building materials and surfaces. design requirements |

Add realism and sophistication (especially for architecture fans) to the classic building block games.

The set is meant as an addition to the current MoMA Kids ModHouse product line, hence the images used need to be similar to that of ModHouse walls, approved images can be reused.

image: all pieces laid out to show all the textures included in the product.

moma modern kids prj| building blocks

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Packaging consists of: Box with magnetic flap closure, made of artboard, printed on both sides, with gloss finish.

Shrink wrapping on both parts of the box so that the box can be left open to show all the different textures without the pieces falling off for display during sales.

Product details will be printed directly on the box surface.

moma modern kids prj| building blocks

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moma modern kids prj| building blocks

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puzzle books

modern art

moma modern kids prj | puzzle books

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project brief |

To design board books that make use of Modern Art works to help children learn about colors and basic geometry (lines and shapes) while at the same time starting their awareness and interest in Modern Art in general.

Art works included in the “Shapes & Colors� series book. A total of 8 art works, 2 art pieces on each puzzle, from 4 Modern Art Artists.

colors for a large wall ellsworth kelly

spectrum iv ellsworth kelly

homage to the square: joy josef albers

homage to the square: apparition josef albers

The art works are chosen based on: Their potential for mix and matching when in puzzle form.

Should be a part of Modern Art collection.

Geometric, regular and recognizable shapes and colors.

composition with large red plane, yellow, black, grey and blue new york city piet mondrian piet mondrian

sunset beach, sketch frank stella gran cairo frank stella

moma modern kids prj | puzzle books

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The puzzle pieces are cut according to the shapes and colors present in the artwork.

Fit the pieces onto the board book for the original art work or use the puzzle pieces to create our own rendition of modern art.

moma modern kids prj | puzzle books

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Art works included in the “Shapes & Lines� series booklet, 8 black and white art pieces from Op Art artist Bridget Riley.

untitled (fragment 1) bridget riley

untitled (fragment 3) bridget riley

movement in squares bridget riley

metamorphosis bridget riley

breathe bridget riley

orient 4 bridget riley

Arrest 1 bridget riley

intake bridget riley

moma modern kids prj | puzzle books

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stack+slant A more challenging take on the traditional stacking, nesting boxes.

project brief |

To add a new challenge or interpretation to the traditional nesting/stacking boxes. design requirements |

The set should include 10 boxes, including the packaging.

The shapes of the boxes should be flexible enough to allow different themes printed on them for future product expansion or special editions.

moma modern kids prj | puzzle books

moma modern kids

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Mock-up of stack + slant.

Packaging is a square box, 90 0 on all sides, with a slanted lid. Hence, the lid can be rotated 180 0 to form an angled box as another option.

Proposed material: 2mm thick art boards, printed on and laminated with gloss finish.

Project is currently under development at Chronicle Books.

moma modern kids prj | puzzle books

moma modern kids

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projects are presented with permission from Chronicle Books

ywiman@gmail.com