DESIGN SHOWCASE
Counterpoise - Bed Concept
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As of: February 9th, 2009 - 10:11am
Date Added: January 22nd, 2009
Counterpoise: Bedding Concept Counterpoise is an innovative bed that is inspired by the feelings of tranquility and balance. The concept for this bed developed from the illusion of being suspe...
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Mitosis
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As of: February 7th, 2009 - 12:38pm
Date Added: January 23rd, 2009
I approached this project as an innovative practical solution relating to small spaces. Depending on where you reside for instance, dorm room, high rise apartment, store, or office, storage space a...
A Balance In Time
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As of: February 9th, 2009 - 02:41am
Date Added: January 19th, 2009
This is a dynamic and balanced fountain whose form is determined by time from months to minutes. The theme of balance is conveyed by the delicate dance of the pieces when they are in line and out ...
LiveWork
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As of: February 8th, 2009 - 05:54pm
Date Added: January 23rd, 2009
When I first heard about the “balance” theme I thought about how it could apply to my life as a student. The majority of my time is spent either doing academic work or relaxing to get away from it ...
Relak
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As of: February 8th, 2009 - 02:42pm
Date Added: January 23rd, 2009
Balance is work and relaxation. Relak balances work and relaxation for every application through it's simple desk-bed design accomplished in one move for ease of use and ease of construction. Rel...
The Jinza Table
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As of: February 9th, 2009 - 09:59am
Date Added: January 23rd, 2009
Balance. This theme can be approached several ways. When taken literally, the Jinza table succeeds as the table top rests delicately on a loose column of grass. Figuratively, balance is met from...
Calla
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As of: February 9th, 2009 - 11:56am
Date Added: January 26th, 2009
Medium to large breed dogs have a much easier time eating their food when it is raised to the height of their "withers" or shoulders. When searching for an appropriate food bowl for my own large b...
LI ∙BRATE
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As of: February 9th, 2009 - 09:10am
Date Added: January 24th, 2009
In thematically designing for this competition I wanted the concept of balance to be manifested in as many ways as possible. I explored the theme of balance as it applies to form, color, and use. W...
PIECES
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As of: February 8th, 2009 - 10:17pm
Date Added: January 24th, 2009
With the use of just two 1/2" lg hi mac boards (30" x 120"), I created a table, four chairs and a lamp; ultimately stenciling out and utililng 100% of the board material. No left over pieces. The...
WALL-LG
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As of: February 6th, 2009 - 01:35pm
Date Added: January 24th, 2009
The definition of balance changes from person to person. What suits one person’s definition may not suit the next, especially when considering the balance of color and texture. Similarly, a perso...
REFINE
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As of: February 9th, 2009 - 12:00am
Date Added: January 22nd, 2009
Let's take a step back by scaling things down and appreciate how small designs can impact our daily lives. REFINE was inspired by the notion of how little we appreciate the smaller things in life. ...
SoS
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As of: February 8th, 2009 - 08:00pm
Date Added: January 22nd, 2009
SOS signals are to draw attention, not to hold it and retail display is meant to grab attention without distracting from the goods displayed. SoS strikes harmony within its striking yet subtle aes...
Urban Red Carpet
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As of: February 6th, 2009 - 11:35am
Date Added: January 26th, 2009
A hollywood welcome to any city. We always walk through these downtown cities and see the lack of great aesthetics throughout the district. Why not be bold and treat this rich urban setting with a ...
Flotus
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As of: February 1st, 2009 - 01:42pm
Date Added: January 24th, 2009
The table stresses the idea of balance through the use of multi-level surfaces and asymmetrical support. As can be seen, there are several cantilevers, all of which use thin, tapering elements. The...
schism
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As of: February 7th, 2009 - 10:24pm
Date Added: January 26th, 2009
The versatility of solid surface material lends itself to exploration of ideas that, until now, might nothave been feasible. The "schism" chair utilizes the moldability of solid surfacing, its goo...
krik/Os
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As of: February 5th, 2009 - 09:04am
Date Added: January 24th, 2009
The circle has embodied the ideologies of balance, harmony, and unity since the ancient world. Recognized as a symbol of idealism, the circle symbolizes a balance between opposing forces and influ...
Stack Stool
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As of: February 9th, 2009 - 11:13am
Date Added: January 24th, 2009
Balance can be achieved in a variety of ways. The Stack Stool is balanced in both form and function. The form is simple, symmetrical, and visually balanced. The simplicity of design creates endless...
Trash_Muncher
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As of: February 7th, 2009 - 09:28am
Date Added: January 24th, 2009
trash_muncher is a simple and whimsical design solution to the serious issue of recycling. this character aims to make recycling fun and appealing by balancing functionality and commercial design. ...
Stepping Out
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As of: February 8th, 2009 - 02:26pm
Date Added: January 24th, 2009
The idea balance strikes me as being about duality. There is an active component to the idea of balance. This active component is reflected in the bold forward thrust of the design. The idea for th...
facet
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As of: February 3rd, 2009 - 01:29pm
Date Added: January 24th, 2009
Just as a virus does not claim one victim, Facet is not one single product. It is a corruption that can manifest in any straight-laced, morally sound material craving to get in touch with its dark ...
U-Table
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As of: February 7th, 2009 - 09:24am
Date Added: January 24th, 2009
What better way to create balance than by creating a custom table to balance out your living space. You pick the components you want to incorporate into the design and our team of fabricators buil...
Rogue Wave
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As of: February 5th, 2009 - 08:12pm
Date Added: January 20th, 2009
Rogue Wave is a public seating system that promotes interaction among its users. The seating system is informally separated into two units that converge, creating the backrest/headrest at its cente...
Balancing Need, Function and Style
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As of: February 4th, 2009 - 06:31pm
Date Added: January 25th, 2009
My goal was to design an appealing and functional alternative to the chair desk combinations found on the market. Desk chairs are two forms balancing on one base. The design takes full advantage ...
RIBBON
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As of: February 8th, 2009 - 04:23pm
Date Added: January 24th, 2009
The RIBBON is a sculptural element used for displaying clothes. A featured item of clothing can be hung on the top end of the ribbon, behind which multiple items may be stored. The ribbon leads you...
Outdoor Chair X
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As of: February 4th, 2009 - 04:12pm
Date Added: January 24th, 2009
This is a design for a chair/bench to utilize outdoors next to swimming pools or beaches. The final form itself is suggesting unity and balance formed by two half circles. Inspirations of Chair X c...
counterPoint chair
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As of: February 3rd, 2009 - 06:43pm
Date Added: January 24th, 2009
We all seem too busy. Day in and day out we keep up with a seemingly increasingly demanding schedule. Be it work, school, practice or what have you, it seems our days are more and more becoming occ...
Equilibrium
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As of: February 8th, 2009 - 12:08pm
Date Added: January 22nd, 2009
Balance in Form and FunctionYin-Yang is the representation of equilibrium and harmony found in nature. The inspiration for the design came from this ancient Chinese philosophy about the importance ...
Echo - Nightstand
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As of: February 2nd, 2009 - 09:21am
Date Added: January 23rd, 2009
Echo is a modern interpretation of a nightstand. To the unsuspecting viewer Echo appears to defy gravity by balancing on only one side. The use of LG Hi-Macs Spectrum series allowed the form to fol...
Modular Extruded Lighting Bar
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As of: February 7th, 2009 - 09:25am
Date Added: January 24th, 2009
This is a proposed concept for an LED wall mounted lighting system, which incorporates expandability, efficiency, and a dynamic user experience to create a flexible solution. The light structures ...
R-EVOLVE POD
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As of: February 2nd, 2009 - 09:11pm
Date Added: January 23rd, 2009
The project consists of multiple caps of a sphere, each creating two spaces for a person to sit and read or relax in a public place. This project represents "balance" through the relationship betwe...
COMPACTA (The kitchen island for urban cramped living)
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As of: February 7th, 2009 - 09:26am
Date Added: January 19th, 2009
Find more pleasure in living in the city - enjoy neat and balance environment full of American standard and Asian minimum. The COMPACTA is an outstanding compact kitchen that is simply ideal for mo...
sun dial
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As of: January 30th, 2009 - 01:52pm
Date Added: January 21st, 2009
This is an almost basic desk table in which there are two slot to put in basic office items such as pencils, pens, ect. and an elevating platform for things such as a small clock or a picture frame.
Nu-bicle
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As of: January 27th, 2009 - 11:46am
Date Added: January 24th, 2009
My goal is to help the spatial quality of the office experience. Therefore, my design is to address the office cubical. The shape of the design addresses the elastic possibility of the product an...
Cloud Watchers
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As of: January 28th, 2009 - 07:03pm
Date Added: January 24th, 2009
Backs get weary from sitting in formality at constant; this chair was designed to ease the spine, allowing it to rest against a gentle curve. The chairs are meant for relaxation; place them in area...
Simplicity and Play
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As of: February 5th, 2009 - 11:00am
Date Added: January 23rd, 2009
When Ross Lovegrove designed his organic water bottle he said that it felt like nothing and that was the point of the container—a design where the interaction with the filled container full of wate...
Flower Fountain
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As of: January 30th, 2009 - 11:52am
Date Added: January 26th, 2009
Balance can be found in many places, though the most important balance tends to be the one that is hardest to describe. This type of balance is often connected to our proximity to nature, to water,...
Ano
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As of: February 3rd, 2009 - 12:07pm
Date Added: January 13th, 2009
This is an example entry from our Europe Challenge. Votes for the entry will not be counted.
Solaris
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As of: January 26th, 2009 - 05:46pm
Date Added: January 13th, 2009
This is an example entry from our Europe Challenge. Votes for this entry will not be counted.
