Lights, Camera, Action
By Carrie Gerstenberger What are objects? How are our actions changed when interacting with them? In Object Design that is exactly what we discover. In the designing process we use research as inspiration to influence not only the shape but the experienced-feeling of interaction. During one of the first full-scale designs, we were challenged to use an existing location as our spring board. I was assigned to research Bologna, Italy, a small, politically charged, cobblestone clad streets city in Italy. I chose their central plaza, Piazza Maggiore. History of this historic piazza told me that is had been designed throughout the centuries, partially being distracted and then rebuilt, resulting in an ensemble of diverse ornamentation along with it’s directional and geometric layout. Budding my design with assets of this piazza, I designed around three key concepts: contrast, gather and directional. Using the stringent directions given by my teachers of using only E-flute cardboard and adhesive, I was challenged to create a pendent light that offered the feeling of being in Piazza Maggiore. Each sophomore and junior in the Interior Architecture program takes Object Design as a part of studio. All students created dynamic and individual lights for this project, presenting case studies and study models in the process. The pendents are now on display in the case in front of the library, encouraging lookers to be curious as to the inspiration and limitations of the assignment. Through each challenge in Object Design I feel my capability as a designer grow. I am able to think calmly about new projects while crossing disciplines for inspiration. The workload is heavy, but falling into the thought process and programming of the design becomes enthralling. The Interior Architecture program focuses heavily on concept and builds on research and theory creating knowledgeable and grounded designers.
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AuthorAs a student at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle WA I entertain a variety of factors while designing space. Archives
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