Chloe Earl Design Portfolio 2020-2022

Chloe Earl Design Portfolio

A bit about me

I am a unique and innovative Furniture & Product Designer studying at Nottingham Trent University. I pride myself in my passion and drive, always pushing myself to go above and beyond in all aspects. The way design affects the environment is very important to me and as a designer I aim to keep waste to a minimum and use materials sourced from eco-friendly organisations.

Ambient Lighting SCP Boxed Collection

TAKT

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Donkey Project

Re-framed Brief

“Create a multi-purpose storage piece inspired by the ISOKON Donkeys”

Why?

We were tasked to create the next generation of ISOKON Donkey choosing the theme ourselves and designing with compact storage solutions in mind.

My aim

To create a ‘Wine Donkey’ with the ability to store any other alcohol and glassware my consumer desires.

Materials & Processes

6mm, 9mm & 12mm Plywood of our choice, to be CNC’d or processed with the use of lamination.

Ambient Lighting

Re-framed Brief

“A sculptural and ambient bedside lamp”

Why?

Bedside lamps tend to be very similar and basic in design rather than adding something to a room. They have one function; to light the space

My aim

Create a sculptural piece used as both a light and bedside jewellery holder

Ambient Lighting

Ambient Lighting

Initial Models

-Quick -Simple -Different styles -Exploring form

Initial Models

-Quick -Slightly more complex -Use of shapes -Exploring form further

Development Models

-More time consuming -More complex -Foral styles -Refining influence (floral)

Refined Models

-Complex -Exploring layers & how light is refracted -Lotus inspired

Final Base Development

-Refining the shape and size -Lotus shade choice -Final dimentions

SCP Boxed Collection

Brief

Design a piece of small furniture for SCP’s Boxed Collection, utilising only the given timber sections, and 0.9mm sheet steel as a secondary material; function to be decided by you.

Why?

We were tasked to create the next product in SCP’s ‘Boxed Collection’, keeping in mind how this new product wouls fit into the collections specific criteria.

My aim

To create a multi-purpose storage item; to place & hang every day necessities.

Materials available

Using 21mmx6mm & 25mmx25mm timber sections, 15mm dowel and 0.9mm sheet steel.

Boxed Collection

Initial sketch developed into final design.

- keeping the inital crate like appearance but reducing materials

- 25mmx25mm sections of timber cut in half to create triangles used for structure (triangulation)

- 21mmx6mm sections of timber used for slats

- fashioned with brass dome head screws

Sketch Model & Experimentation

- 0.9mm sheet brass used for hooks and brackets

Brief

Inspired by TAKT’s belief that “society needs new ideas about how to make quality goods accessible for more people, in a way that doesn’t adversely affect the planet,” each group is tasked with designing a range or family of furniture / related products suitable for the TAKT brand. Why?

We were tasked to create the next line of furniture for TAKT; 4/5 pieces dependant on group size. My aim

To create a flatpack furniture range that can be assembled with ease by everyone, focusing on those with physical imparemnets.

Materials available

2x 1220mmx2470mm sheets of 9mm/12mm plywood.

Sling Chair

Sling Stool

Sling Table

Sling Collection, Plywood Prototypes

Brief

Wellness as a source of design inspiration for encouraging colleagues back into the office. Design a product that contributes to this goal be it furniture, accessory, décor, technology, material etc.

Why?

During the pandemic around 46% of people worked from the comfort of their own home. This project is my take on one product that could help employees readjust to office life, be it on a full-time or hybrid basis.

My aim

To design a product or compatable pair of products that encompass functionality and comfort.

Thank you

Contact mobile: 07718247123 email: chloearl@icloud.com instagram: chloe.earl.designs