ANGIE NGOC TRAN PORTOFLIO

FURNITURE DESIGN

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preface

interior design

CONTENTS

preface

interior design

furniture design

KATIE WALCK STUDIOStudio/ Exhibition/ Trade

AVANT GARDE SOLESTRUCKRetail Design

TEAVANA KIOSKKiosk Design

CAMPFIRECorporate Design

THE PICTURESQUE HOMEResidential Design

MIDTOWN MARTA STATIONPublic Space Design - Gensler Intern Project

[INTENT] C-TOOLFurniture Design

POSTURESponsored by DAVIS FURNITURE

INTERCETTATI2nd Place - BIENENSTOCK Furniture Design Competition

Being born and raised in Vietnam, early acquainting myself with art in America, I have interwoven the two cultures together in not only my design philosophy but also my life attitude.

I believe that a piece of furniture does not only bring comfort, but also raises awareness and appreciation of the users of it. As Alina Wheeler famously said “Design is intelligence made visible”, I believe that design is the result of experimental and observational research. I share a strong interest in not only problem solving, but also in human behaviors within the built environment. Creating a space that brings out emotions and affects behaviors is the sole of my passion.

My goal is to pursue the interior design profession with a strong background in furniture design.

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C-TOOL

THE DESIGN IS A HOLISTIC AND DEMOCRACTIC APPROACH TO CREATIVE THINKING, PROCESS AND OUTCOMES.

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CHOICE

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VISUALIZE “SLOW DESIGN MOVEMENT”

INSPIRATION

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The design is to require many speeds of the users’ engagement in order to raise their awarness and appreciation of their own furniture.

The process offers happiness, content, profundity and stress relief, encouraging the use of local sustainable resources.

The users have an opportunity to participate in the process of making the stool and turn it into their own.

CUSTOMIZABLE

Inspired by “Slow Design Movement”,

C-TOOL is to raise the users’ awareness and appreciation

toward the designed products, celebrate local resources, and provide the potential for a richer

spectrum of experience for individuals and

communities.

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POSTURE

Sponsored by

DAVIS FURNITURE

ENCOURAGE HUMAN INTERACTION, PROVIDE PRIVACY AND VARIETY OF WORKING POSTURES FOR COLLABORATIVE SPACE

Better for individual than GROUP workingNO privacy !!!

Be waited

Variety of chair

and table height

Stay away from home distractions and office boredom

Comfortable

Not to be isola

ted

Relaxing but active

atmosphere

Not provided enough

with technology

support (outlet,

wifi...)

Distracti

ons !!!

Lack of

working

surface

NOT easy to arrange furniture

More preferable working place than home and office

... to either CIRCULAR

or SEMI-CIRCULAR

(for using projector,

whiteboard...) form.

When gathering and

interacting, people

tend to arrange

themselves...

on HOW, WHEN and WHERE people collaborate

coffee shopObservation

Photo by Ryan Lee © 2012

THE MOST BASIC NATURAL FORM

HARMONYEQUALITY

UNITY

CONNECT PEOPLE

NO HIERARCHY,NO DIFFERENT

APPROACHINCREASE

VISION

ENCOURAGEINNOVATION

AND CREATIVITY

ENCOURAGEINTERACTION

AND PARTICIPATION

ENCLOSE SPACE

WHY CIRCLE IN COLLABORATIVE SPACE?

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MAX HEAD ROTATION

EASY HEAD ROTATION

EASY EYE ROTATIONMAX EYE ROTATIONLEGS’ CLEARANCE 35o35o

15o 15o

45o 45o

60o 60o

25o EASY SHOULDER ROTATION

17”

14”

19”

CASE STUDYLooking for the right dimensions and angles

that support comfortable interaction

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FIGURE STUDY

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EXPERIMENTSon comfortable distances for COLLABORATION

U-SHAPE

armrest

Easier to

use devices or

take notes

Support working postu

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Height: 10 1/2 ” Lumbar support and arm resting

Encourage UPRIGHT POSTURES - suitable for quick meeting and group working

More WORKING SURFACE (writing, note taking and using electronic devices)

versatileARMREST

COLLABORATIVE POSTURES

shoulder-height PANELintergrated to the back

Support PRIVACY AVOID approach from behind and distractions

ENCLOSE the space

to use and arrange the product, which makes the working space flexible,

adaptable and functional, connects people together, encloses the space and provides more privacy

for COLLABORATION

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intercettati

bienestock furniture design competition

Honorable Mention

Inspired by the unique application of Parabolic Curves, INTERCETTATI’s design aims to a sleek form that creates a three dimensional visual effect.

The design draws attention to the bottom part of the table, which is usually hidden in most table’s designs. In spite of the futuristic look, it still has a touch of traditional architecture elements.

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The beauty of the design is that it creates a sense of movement and fluidity by utilizing only straight lines. That is why despite its complex look, the building process is very simple.

The table can be used for many different occasions for its aesthetically pleasing design and neutral wood colors. No matter where it is placed, the INTERCETTATI will become the focal point of the space – a gathering spot.

Angie NGOC TRAN1660 Peachtree St NE, Apt 1205Atlanta, GA 30309928.750.7818ngoctrancb@gmail.combe.net/angietran

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