Portfolio Maria Paula Castro

PORTAFOLIO

The basket chair is a clear representation of sobriety, balance and harmony. Based on the artistic movements of the beginning of the 20th century, combining a little with the 50s, with simple lines, light tones, with natural materials and finishes characteristic of the Nordic style. It seeks to highlight the crudeness of the material and the impor tance of handcrafted construction, as you can see its legs are made of solid wood with the pure tone of the wood, its backrest is a PVC cord fabric around a stainless steel tube structure, its assemblies are visible and this together generates beauty in the imperfect.

FURNITURE

Plastic cord 4.6 mm in diame ter in various colors. It is made of PVC with application against UV rays for a longer duration

Maintenance:

A damp cloth, for deep cleaning using a pressurized water gun.

Stainless steel diameter 5 mm, with chrome finish or powder coating (smooth).

Maintenance:

Wipe dry to reduce chance of rust. In case of bumps or scratches, apply anticorrosive paint

Injected foam polyurethane and upholstery fabric 70% cotton, 30% polyester

Maintenance:

Machine washing and the use of detergents and anti-stain products

Teca good resistance to humidi ty and to the attack of fungi and insects.

PVC cord fabric

board

428mm 495mm With the tube bender and the planes the curves are made

foam with

type glue

fabric endless board cutting with the drill the perforations are made to make the boxes and they are perfected with chisels

assemble everything with wood glue with the bench brush perfect the joints

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Advertisement made for WOM branch office in Tunja through the company Extrafora S.A.S. in October 2021 with advice from the production area. The work of general and specific measures of the internal structure, anchors to uneven glass structure, measures of external material with their respective folds, counting material, counting led for lighting, cutting templates and production and assembly plans were made.

This mini totem was made for Mc donald's Chía through the company Extrafora S.A.S. with supervision of the production area.

For this project we made all the production and redesign of the object; measurements, plans and design of the internal structure, counting of material and lighting, cutting templates and production and assembly plans.

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Lighting: 28 Yellow LED

Lighting: 21 Led magnifying glass

Letters: Opal acrylic sheet 180x120cm cal 3mm

Letters: Acrylic yellow 180x120cm cal 3mm

Letters: Black acrylic 180x120cm lime 3mm

Letters: Polystyrene CAL 80

Base material: Alucobond red sheet 550x150cm cal 3mm

Base material: Alucobond gray sheet 550x150cm cal 3mm

Base material: Alucobond dark gray sheet 550x150cm cal 3mm

Internal structure: 1/2'' inch square tube

INTERIOR DESIGN

For this project the remodeling of the main bathrooms of the milenio plaza shopping center was carried out by the company Extrafora S.A.S. with the supervision of the production and marketing area.

The goal was to expand the spaces, give them more lighting, generate a sense of modernity and some luxury with few changes and inexpensive materials.

The change was made by providing lighting and remodeling materials to the second floor bathroom, food court, coffee plaza and a space from scratch was adapted for a children's bathroom.

This project presents physical interac�on through mental distractors as a form of constant, close and immediate therapy used when the first signs of a generalized anxiety a�ack appear. The main objec�ve is to improve the quality of life of a person suffering from this disorder through an elegant, modern and delicate design that helps to dispel the constant worry generated by our own thoughts.

I made a line of jewelry with an architectural and geometric style, seeking to reach the connec�on of MIND, BODY - through touch and movement so that thoughts are in our favor and not against us (mental distractors) - and SPIRIT - beliefs and faith that help you feel be�er (as a reference in alterna�ve therapies, bioenerge�c therapy).

Product

Taking into account that generalized anxiety are the thoughts of extreme worry that are in our mind, IREMIA takes place, which is a collec�on of four rings that seek to change the focus of a�en�on involuntarily genera�ng an extra s�mulus through the movement of the hand and performed through fine motor skills, modifying the thought and dissipa�ng their a�en�on of high concern.

This seeks to have physical, mental and emo�onal benefits giving a more bearable life to those who suffer from this disorder. Understanding that mental health is a topic that can not remain taboo any longerand that we all have to talk about, be empathe�c and as designers address this problem and contribute.

It facilitates decision making, helps to find calm, balances energy and relieves sadness, anxiety and grief.

Helps concentra�on and tolerance. Combats internal restlessness, it is a stabilizer that grounds and centers the body.

It enhances concentra�on and revitalizes the mind. It is o�en used to overcome fears and phobias. Promotes calmness so that wisdom can emerge. Helps to analyze situa�ons and thoughts and orients them in a posi�ve direc�on.

Empathy with oneself, helps to accept changes and calms emo�onal tension.