FURNITURE

CHAIR NO. 1

DIS Study Abroad, Copenhagen, Summer 2019

This chair was designed and fabricated during a summer study abroad course at DIS Copenhagen, Denmark. The form uses gentle curves for ergonomic comfort including an unusual convex back which allows the opening of the shoulders and chest. Parallel wooden slats are woven together using cord to follow the curve of the supporting frame, and tied securely into place.

This 3-point stool is designed to support a semi-squatting or crsslegged position low to the ground. It is made from a steel frame and a woven seat using traditional paper cord techniques. One steel leg is taller than the others to incorporate a swiveling side surface which can be used to hold an item such as a cup of coffee or a notebook.

This screen is inspired by concepts of biophilia, particularly prospect and refuge theory and variations on a theme which are found in nature. The frame is made from steel cut in a tree-like fractal pattern and containing interchangeable infill panels. These panels can be transparent to facilitate safe collaboration during public health concerns, or upholstered panels for acoustic privacy and pinboard space. The screen is centered on a large pin hinge and can be placed together to form radial patterns of space.

Mask Design 2020

This mask design was created through an experimental process of prototyping a unique mask design, starting with an evaluation of several existing masks. The final prototype is made from a bandanna and cut on the bias to allow movement of the jaw while being stretched tight, without slipping off the nose. The straps are 2 long loops which can be easily tied and untied behind the head, to alleviate pressure on the ears.

Historic Shirts

2020-2023

This series of shirts was created to explore historic construction methods, material performance, and fit testing. They are primarily made from 100% linen material which is soft and breathable, unlike heavy contemporary cottons and synthetics. The rectangular construction method incorporate gussets at the neck and armpit to allow the garment to form over the curves of the body and allow freedom of movement. Details include salvaged shell buttons and incorporating the fabric selvedge as a decorative hem.

These gowns are inspired by the garments of ancient Greece and the later 20th-century adaptations by Fortuny. They use pleated fabrics cut as simple rectangles, and much like their historic predecents they use gathering and tying to create form around the body rather than the cut of the pattern pieces. This design can be worn with a classic sash, with a sash only across the front leaving the back free and cape-like, or with bunches of fabric pulled through the sash to create a peplum.