Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Iar333: Light sketch series two



Metamerism


A)    a) Studio Space.
B)    b)  The purpose of the lighting is a sparkle light that directs light into specific areas.
C)    c)  LED.
D)   d)  The LED gives off a cool light form.
E)     e) Creates an enchanting atmosphere because of the pattern and rhythm the light can create.
F)   f)  This light does not work well in the studio space because there is too much competing light sources within the space.



A)   a) Material (IARC) library.
B)   b) The purpose if the lighting is to provide consistent lighting throughout the space, which is considered ambient.
C)   c)  Fluorescent.
D)    d)The fluorescent light gives off a warm hue that is visually pink.
E)     e)The warmth of the fluorescent light creates a relaxing environment.
F)   f)  Yes, it does work well, although it is lit in pockets. It would be good to have spot lighting in specific areas, which would provide better lighting for reading.



A)    a) Walkway of third year studio.
B)    b) The purpose of this lighting is to provide a spotlight for pin up spaces.
C)   c)  Multi reflector.
D)   d)  The multi reflector lamp gives off a warm spot of light.
E)    e)  The warmth of the light creates a cozy feeling.
F)    f)  It does not work well because the range of the spot of light is not large enough for the average presentation board. The light projected is irregular.



A)   a)  Studio space.
B)    b) The purpose of this light is to provide task lighting when working at ones desk.
C)   c)  Incandescent.
D)   d)  The incandescent lamp gives off a warm light.
E)    e) This warm task light tends to create an environment of tension and anxiety.
F)    f)  It does work well because it serves it purpose as a task light by not flooding into adjacent areas.

Iar333: Illuminace Levels

Saturday, September 24, 2011

WEEK THREE [GroovyStuff Progress]







This is the first model of my GROOVYSTUFF design. My design has changed a lot from week one to now. I narrowed down my thoughts of what I wanted. I kept the idea of a solid top piece of the table made up of several blocks of wood. I started thinking about how to connect the wood slab to something, I ended up going with a pieve of iron.
As I was thinking about how the iron and wood would join I was thinking about how I wanted the iron to "hug" the wood which is what the corner detail eveolved from. i edcided to have curls on the botton as feet for the table to have contract between the sware top and I was also keeping in mind that the iron is from a tire rim which is already curved and i wanted the emphaside that. I added to the smaller hoops between the legs in order to provide a way to keep allthe legs solic and in place making it more stable.

WEEK TWO [about GroovyStuff]

Home

This is what GROOVYSTUFF is all about....
http://groovystuff.com/index.html
http://www.facebook.com/groovystuff


SEEING IS BELIEVING, and those who catch a glimpse of Groovystuff’s creativity and dedication
to the furniture industry are captivated. The viewer sees a range from casual to exotic reflected in
the Groovystuff collection. Designer and Pacesetter Chris Bruning has found a way to bring the
craftsmanship and artistry of the Thai people to the forefront of today’s furniture industry. The
Groovystuff team of professionals ignite the market with passion and profitability. With the introduction
of new products and collections at each market, Groovystuff pursues a path of commitment to the retailer.
Furniture with longevity, style, and value form the backbone of each unique collection. Visit Groovystuff
at any of the markets listed and step into a world of imagination as they transform plantation teak and
farm implements from a bygone era into contemporary and organic furnishings. Seeing is Believing.”


About The Product
For those looking for the secret to the exquisite beauty of our re-claimed teakwood furniture, the answer
is simple. All it takes is the time and touch of Mother Nature. Antique Farm implements, yokes, plows,
sugarcane grinders, and wagons from a bygone era provide the framework for the interpretations you see
in our furniture today. For many years, this wood was not available to the public. Only recently has this
vintage prized wood come to market. Soon demand will exceed supply, and the vintage collection you
see in its purity today will be reduced to accents of varying degree. Each piece you see is designed for
today’s lifestyle from yesterday’s antiquities. The rich colors and tight grains of this ancient teakwood
combine to form the unique character and patina of this collection. Suited for both indoor and outdoor
use, Groovystuff furniture provides the atmosphere and character you need to create a rugged earthy look.
If kept outdoors, your collectible will turn silver gray as only mature teakwood does. These hints of gray
add identity to each piece, but can be easily re-nourished with a fresh coat of Briwax once a season or to
your taste. Congratulations on your newest discovery.”

Groovystuff's Goal

Our ultimate goal is to build brand recognition and ultimately brand equity from the alliance. Dick

Idol Brands goal is to refine our products to meet a more contemporary/modern demographic of end
users using the recycled materials we possess. To do this, they have a business model that aligns all
the individual brand partners together for a coordinated launch in April of 2011. Each of the individual
brand partners will provide a synonymous product to go into a room setting that will complete the
entire room. For example, Shadow Mountain Furniture will provide the case goods, Pacific Coast
Lighting will provide the lighting, Surya Rugs will provide area rugs, and GROOVYSTUFF will initially
provide accessories, accents, and occasional home furnishings to complete the story of the room. All
of the licensees will coordinate their efforts around the flat art and bronze statues that Dick Idol will
launch for his 10 year anniversary in the home furnishings industry, April 2011. The brand partners
will meet during the High Point Market in October of this year to discuss the strategy and vertical
alignment for 2011. The licensees will address two vertical markets in the rustic category, modern
rustic and traditional rustic. GROOVYSTUFF is tasked with developing a product that is in line with
the Dick Idol brand for both of these categories for all rooms inside and outside the home. Over time,
GROOVYSTUFF will expand into the wall decor, lighting and case goods categories that do not compete
with the existing licensee products.



The Brief
Design an accessory, accent, or occasional home furnishing that utilizes or reconfigures the reclaimed
material that exemplifies GROOVYSTUFFs product line. The incorporation of other sustainably
harvested woods such as plantation Teak and ChumCha (Asian Mahogany) is encouraged. The
designs should address two vertical markets in the rustic category, modern rustic and traditional
rustic but should not infringe on the product lines of the partner licensees. The design should also
complement the flat art and bronze statues created by Dick Idol.

WEEK TWO [Mortise and Tenon]

Mortise and Tenons












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http://idostuff.co.uk/Images/Door/regular%20wedged%20tenon.jpg
http://sawdustmaking.com/woodjoints/images/f158.jpg
http://www.diydata.com/techniques/timber_joints/mandt/haunch2.gif
http://www.iverswoodshop.com/Articles/Wood%20Joints/Mortise/Support%20Files/image016.jpg
http://www.iverswoodshop.com/Articles/Wood%20Joints/Mortise/Support%20Files/image003-1.jpg
http://www.efi-costarica.com/image-files/dowel-joint.jpg
http://www.artfactory.com/images/Biscuit.jpg
http://www.mandolincafe.com/glossary/uploads/mort-ten_001.gi
http://www.extremehowto.com/xh/hotprod_images/WoodJointsTT2.jpg
http://www.craftsmanspace.com/sites/default/files/free-knowledge-articles/tenon_joint_with_mitred_face.gif





Friday, September 23, 2011

Some Where Over the Rainbow



Somewhere, over the rainbow, way up high.
There's a land that I heard of Once in a lullaby.
Somewhere, over the rainbow, skies are blue.
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true.
Someday I'll wish upon a star and wake up where the clouds are far Behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops, Away above the chimney tops.
That's where you'll find me.
Somewhere, over the rainbow, bluebirds fly. Birds fly over the rainbow,
Why then - oh, why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow,
Why, oh, why can't I?

-The Wizard of Oz

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Iar333: The Light Model- Stairway to Heaven






The lighting principles explored in our design are based in a high level or reflective surfaces. The horizontal planes are immersed in a layer of reflective paper meant to diffuse ambient light around the slit apertures while the flow of the light through the center onto the flat surfaces creates accent lighting g. the reflected light from the paper would impact the interior by cascading refracted light on the theoretical water bellow it, illuminating the space. The hidden, ambient glow would provide soft diffused light that would ease strain on the eye from the refracted light and glare of reflective material.


WEEK ONE [people+chair=drawing]

Nikki
Kathrin
Jenni
Casie
Cathryn
Sharon
Carly
Abigail


ME- Kayla


The first project of the semester required my studio mates and I to draw a full scale human and chair in order to depict how chairs relate to the human body. Everyone took very different approaches in order to show the ergonomics of the chair. Some were very technical and realistic while others took a much more artistic approach. Some people even drew Stoel while he painted the chair he designed.

As for my approach I wanted to depict a palimpsest of information. I wanted to draw and "naked woman sitting on a chair", I drew this with very this lines and shaded her in with white to create contrast and have her and the chair stand out the most. Extending from the woman I marked the radius of movement from her arms and legs. In the background I lightly drew a modular man with the standard dimensions of humans.