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My designs explore the utility and beauty of products for the contemporary setting. Often do we see compromise in the usefulness of a product for the sake of good form or vice versa; my goal is to bring the two elements into perfect equilibrium. My works are also subject to a test that pays close attention to current environmental standards, from material use to the proposed end of life scenario. Additionally, I have designed for each product to retain maximum created value with minimum production intensity and thus allowing for a much larger profit margin. When held, my products grace the user with elements of lasting elegance; The intent is to promote the appreciation of intelligently-designed products with true and honest value.

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Inspired by the use of railings as temporary seats, this simple bench is designed to replicate that same seating function. Bolted into the ground, the bench should enable passing users to rest and recuperate for a limited amount of time in high traffic areas. This makes the bench ideal for public parks, airports, and even small shop fronts. The unobstructive and streamline form alludes to the fleeting nature of travel, while remaining perfectly stationary. It is composed of pywood and raw steel.

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rAck The Rack, fabricated from scrap and waste material of other projects, adheres to Nordic design principles of simplicity and enduring modernism. It is intended to be utilized as an ungrounded hanger for coats, hats and scarves. Apart from its function, its elegant form resembles a sapling in the mid-winter season. It is composed of bending plywood, turned cedar balls, maple veneer, and nylon threaded inserts.

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LAMP The Lampdesign is a fixture that does not adhere to a specificmood,rathertohavethemoodofanyenvironmentadheretothelamp.Asanadmirableartifact,thislightfixtureisdesignedtoincorporatecontemporaryhome-designaesthetics.Outfittedwithacolor-changingLEDbulb,thelampisable toomitwarmandcoolcolored lightefficientlywithoutcontradictingitsform.Designedtobemaintainedwithlittleeffort,itcanbesoldcompactlyandisready-to-assemblefromthepoint-of-purchase.

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Votives The votives, fabricated from scrap material, is designed to repurpose derelict goods into marketable home goods. It’s intended function is to hold small standard-sized candles that would otherwise be dangerous and difficult to maneuver. Its slick form and rugged finish allows consumers to seemlessly adapt it to contemporary and classic home styles. It is created with raw steel, plywood, and steel screws.

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VODKA Designed for exclusive client events, what you see is what you get with the limited edition bottle and cooler. The experience of glacial-cool and smooth taste is manifested in the form of an iceberg to deliver the breadth of an unforgettable night. The bottle is created from recycled blue glass, whilst the cooler is fabricated from a solid brick of durable lucite. This permanent feature for celebrations of all occasions-serves domestically as a spirit cooler; libations!

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BAR LOUNGE This bar and lounge is designed to cater to a night’s outing in the city of NewYork, comfortably seating groups of customers and singles. The entrance is met with the open concept lounge area where small groups gather and mingle on low modular seats. The masthead bar is lined with seats for singles or couples, while the banquet seats are available for groups of friends. The proposed materials for the construction include chromoly steel, marble, walnut, and cement.

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SCOOP The Scoop is designed to ease the experience of obtaining ice cream in a domestic setting. The Scoop is formed to contour and fit the palms of the average hand, in accordance with non-specific gender or size variations. Natural and food-safe materials are used as this is a product to prepare ice cream with. It is formed out of walnut, and coated with multiple layers of oil and salt finish. This artisan-inspired product is the result of first-hand market research, public surveys, as well as successive kitchen tests.

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PlAnter Suspended in time, The Planter creates a sense of serenity and beauty for any setting. The collection features an unprecedented micro-mass manufacturing process that has the potential to cater to individual consumers whilst eliminating high production costs. The planter’s characteristics were designed with an alluring tactile surface, shatter-resistant formula, and a self-aerating structure. The planter’s unique form captures the mutability of nature in a permanent stasis for the product’s entire lifetime. Materials used include plaster, water and latex.

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THE SuitcAse To address the issue of disposability in the death of a suitcase, my design centers on consumer assembly and disassembly. The user, with an screw driver, can repair their own suitcase with ease. Constructed so that components can be replaced cheaply, damaged parts are singular materials and can be recycled. The features also allows the suitcase to be flatpacked, for the convenience of delivery, point-of-purchase, and portability. The product is prototyped with Eco-Felt, aluminum, steel, polypropylene sheets, rubber, and nylon.

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CAche The cache is a cigarette cache designed for the casual smoker who prefers to enjoy their cigarettes in the comfort of their home or office. This luxury product revives an antiquated ritual back into our personal and professional lives; inviting the user to sit down, light up, and enjoy life. Created as part of a design challenge, it seeks to ignite a moment of bliss, of clarity, and of satisfaction in the clientele.

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RECEPTACLE The goal of this project is to design a method to deter and to counteract the scavenging behavior of North American Herring Gulls on beach receptacles at Rockaway Beach Park. The solution itself however is not exclusive to a specific public space and can be used elsewhere across New York City parks. This design seeks to use an efficient manufacturing process (rotational molding) whilst con-tinual observations should determine health externalities for us humans, the gulls, and the surrounding environment. This service product will be manufactured with the materials UV-treated LDPE and stainless steel to withstand harsh outdoor weathering and prolonged use.

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