Bethany Luscombe - Product and Furniture Design Portfolio 2016

PORTFOLIOBETHANY LUSCOMBE

2014 - 2016

1 Radio

2 Stools

3 Ceramics

4 Casting

5 Stool (John Lewis)

6Curriculum Vitae/

Summary

CONTENTS‘On the whole, art should not be explained; it must be experienced.’

Steen Eiler Rasmussen

RADIOThis project involved multiple processes to produce a

finely-detailed and beautifully finished working radio; refined and elegant in design and finish.

RADIOThe processes included;

Turned metal and silicone cast buttons.Hand crafted wooden body and base with shadow gap.

A metal handle formed on the swiss bender and all hand finished.

STOOLS

This was a project focused on joints in order to create a collection of structurally sound stools in two materials of wood and metal. The aim was to show an in-depth understanding of the materials, using material focused processes, including welding and the

use of dominos, supported by the use of an extensive range of jigs.

The solid ash stool is an all-wood construction; the joints are configured to optimise strength and durability; adding character through the details being on display.

In contrast the metal stools’ construction is centred on the spot weld detail that is created to balance out the pressure caused as a result of the joining welds; this design is reflected as a constant throughout the collection. - Group collaboration.

The joints were conceived to not only be structurally sound but to be aesthetic in their structure.

Demonstrated here by both the metal and wooden stool.

MAKING

CERAMICSA collection of beautifully different, minimalist and heatproof ceramic tablewares. They are designed for multiple situations around the kitchen/dining area; aesthetic enough to become

sculptures in themselves, but useful for everyday function, whilst complimenting the industrial process of extrusion used in their

production.

INSPIRATION + TESTINGThe project was highly material and process driven,

allowing extensive exploration into model making and experimenting with the limits of form and function.

Inspiration: Thomas Heatherwick - Extruded Chair

RENDERThe use of Solidworks modelling and rendering to display the

possibilities and diversity within the continuing range of products.

Further testing of designs and possibilities within the range.

CASTING (FOR MAYBREY RELLIANCE)This project looked to use a sand cast component as an integral

part of its design, in particular a simple, understated joining design to transition between

two components. The project was intially inspired by the form of Kee Klamps and concluded as a sand cast aluminium piece.

INSPIRATION + DEVELOPMENTThe idea was then developed through model making and critical analysis, exploring how the transition joining could be translated

into a design.

SKETCHESFurther development towards resolving the final form.

WOOD COMPONENTSThe final CNC models show the full final detail and final design of

the component through scaled models.

TECHNICAL COMPONENTSThe final component shown as a photo-realisitc render, a wireframe

construction drawing and rendered as an in-context piece.

TECHNICAL COMPONENTSHOW IT WORKS

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1. 4mm Shadow Gap - offsetting component + table top2. 17.5mm radius to continue the flow of the component’s form3. 35mm slot with 5mm shoulder allowing for 40mm dowel leg4. Counter sunk screw holes to reduce visibility of screws

TECHNICAL DRAWINGA render and wireframe technical drawing to show how the

component would form part of a minimalistic table and bench design.

STOOL (FOR JOHN LEWIS)An innovative solid oak dowelled stool, which focuses on visual lightness and lends itself to be used in many situations throughout the home. It is designed

with an open seat to remove dead space, continuing the lightweight visual impact whilst lending itself to easy moveability: group collaboration.

Test rigs were highly important to this project in understanding where material can be removed from, whilst

designing a stool which is still functional and comfortable to use.

CONTEXTThe final design.

MODEL ANALYSISAfter model making and consideration of production, the joint detail was

developed to be routed in two directions, allowing for the tenon to fit in a standard mortise joint, suitable for standard prodcution.

Summary & CV

Thank you for viewing my 2014-2016 Academic Portfolio.I am hoping to gain work experience over the summer of 2016, which will be invaluable in

enriching my continuing education as a young designer, allowing me to add another dimension to my future work.

My career goal as a designer is to create designs that will inspire and be timeless through form and function. I am constantly driven to further my knowledge and experiences, thriving within a

highly demanding creative environment, whilst continuously aiming to challenge myself.

Education

Kingston University – Product and Furniture design – 2014-Present Plymouth College of Art Foundation Diploma – Distinction

Liskeard School and Community College – Alevels – Art A, Photography B, Geography C

GCSE’s – 11 A-C

Skills

SolidWorks, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Model making, Sketching.

InterestsPhotography, Galleries, London, Travel, Badminton, Upholstery.

Contact Details

[email protected]