Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Okay... now, comes the 16 designers research.
Mine is on Tom Dixon as well as Frank Gehry A.
First up, Tom Dixons' Copper Shade Pendant.The Copper Shade Pendant is used as lighting's for dining tables.
Having guests or visitors at home, and looking at our dining table with this sort of lighting feature would give them the 'magical' feel as this product has the 'floating' ambiance. The fully covered Copper coating would give a glassy look taht reflects its' surrounding.
I like this product as it reminds me of fairytales, where only fantasies exist. It gives off the 'dreamy' context which could put people at ease.
Second product that caught my attention is the Fresh Fat, also by Tom Dixon. This is another one of Tom Dixons' collection which i find really unique. The Fresh Fat Bowl & Fresh Fat Chair are simply just unique equipments that are made from extruded and hand-woven clear plastic. This adds the glassy effect on the product it is actually far from fragile. This technique of using clear plastic gives it a bubbly look as well as cute. Eventhough it may look weak, it is stronger than what u think it is capable of. I chose this as my second product as it reminds me of bubbles which would burst once we poke it. The plastic also gives of a 'wet' look which makes the overall feature very calm and cooling.
Final product chosen: The Venice Beach house by Frank Gehry A.The overall arrangements of the building really brings out the relaxing beach atmosphere, with the wood-looking entrance, blue glass panes as well as the 'open' feel. The colours used are bright, giving off a lively touch. I chose this particular one as it has the 'fun' element in it. With the colours together with the funky shaped building parts, the Venice Beach House really gives off a positive mood.