Task 3: Product Sketches

Time Capsule - Beautiful on the Inside

Environmental Chandelier by Keith Melbourne
2008

I was attracted to this design because of how delicate and beautiful it looks, and how it is an unusual concept of using test tubes in a chandelier, but the viewer can only tell they are test tubes by reading the blurb or looking really closely. It demonstrates a changing world that is open to new possibilities by commenting on environmental issues. By using a compact fluorescent tube, this is saving energy, and the designer has made it into something beautiful.


Workshopped 08 - Design Matters

Twist Bench by Kenan Wang

This design caught my attention because of the way Wang took a traditional bench and changed it by twisting it to create a completely different bench that is so much more interesting, giving the bench more movement.

Modern Times: Modernism in Australia

Espresso Machine by Bo-Ema

Alexandria, Sydney 1967

This design appealed to me because of the classic look of it with the numerous knobs and long handles all positioned to balance the form out. Similar designs started an 'espresso craze' during the 1950s, and the impact of the design is shown today as some cafe's still have classic looking espresso machines for it's design and appearance.

Australian International Design Awards

Lightway Window & Lighting by Damian Savio

2008

If this window were to be installed in everyone's home, alot of electricity could be saved. The way that it absorbs energy from the sun and uses this energy as a light source in the night time is genius.

Inspired! Design Across Time

Ribs by Stefan Lie

Sydney, 1997

I liked this design because of the use of repetition of the long pieces and the way these were joined together to create this roundish bench shape. The interesting shadows under the bench that the pieces also added to the bench, as these would constantly change if the bench were outside. After a while, I realised that the ribs were movable, as it said in the blurb, that it was flexible.

EcoLogic: Creating a Sustainable Future

Toothbrush with a replaceable head by Colgate

This is a good concept of having to just replace the bristles as opposed to the entire toothbrush as we would be saving alot of materials and money, especially if everyone started to do this.