CHROIC SIDETABLE INDUSTRIAL DESIGN PROJECT

01 Design

The unit was about ‘research through making’ as it investigated the way furniture design draws materials, technologies, designers, the media, consumers, regulatory agencies, and users into complex networks of production, distribution, and consumption. The use of both traditional and technological practices resulted in a dynamic piece that both addresses form and function.

This project pushes the boundaries creating a unique form and representation of the original photographic series by Cape Town photographer Mujahid Ur Rehman.

The Chroic Sidetable characterised by its iridescent multicoloured finish; the nuance varying based on the viewing/ incidence angle to from the viewers standing point. As the viewer moves around the object shadows cast create a visual and somewhat magical evocative appearance. Refracted hues and tones give the impression of transparency and density, changing based on the viewing position. This original piece was created to evoke a sense of joy and fun whilst serving it’practical purpose.