Project #5 -- Final Evolution

After our crit with Prof. Volshansky-Nieves, it was suggested that the negative space could be used as positive space and the kiosk would then be opened up even more.  We explored this, making the walls out of strips of ribbon on four sides (where ribbon would naturally be on a present).  This worked!  At first, it felt too open, but we put some structure to it by adding 3 inch plexiglass strips of "wall" and covering them with 3 inch ribbon.  It really opened up the space and allowed for greater access by customers.  Within, we placed a rectangular table (refined from earlier explorations) and the four racks of paper.  The final kiosk is pictured below:

This is a photo of the large display system.  Rose did all the work on this!

Project #5 -- Group Project

My group consisted of myself, Rose Kaspersen and Suzanne Vaughn.  Our category was pens and stationery.  We chose to focus on wrapping paper.  Initially, our idea was to feature high quality, rare papers from around the world.  Some early ideas for a name included "Global Coverage", "Paper Exotica".  I liked Global Coverage best (as it was my idea ; )  and thought of having a different region featured on different racks/sections of the kiosk.  As a group, however, it was decided that we would not focus on the international aspect, but more on the exotic or special aspect of our wrapping papers. 

We developed some initial study models based on a variety of shapes, evolving into a 10x10 square (we stuck pretty strictly to the project requirements -- thought we had to, but, clearly, many ended up using very different dimensions).  We studied and tried out a variety of materials and wanted to do something that would allow light into the kiosk so that the papers could be highlighted, and, if possible, viewed from the outside.  We used 3-form as part of the walls.  These had bamboo embedded.  We were thinking "natural" and "Asian", but it was pointed out that "Asian" is not really exotic-- particularly to Asians -- VERY FAIR POINT!  Furthermore, our theme was unclear and not clearly related to our product.  Also a fair point.  So, we went back to  the drawing board.

This is where we went after our initial crit with Prof Anderson  We went to a kiosk in the shape of a present.

  The negative space is where the ribbon would be.

 

 

 

 

Our present kiosk was then covered with "exotic" high quality papers to feature our products

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Here's a more refined version of our preset kiosk.  The height is 12 feet (as specified).  The kiosk is topped by a large bow.  The idea is that this kiosk will be located within a shopping all outside of a high-end store such as Neiman Marcus.  The kiosk will be viewed from upper levels of the mall, so the bow will draw attention.  You can see within, the racks (made of plexiglass) and small rolls of wrapping paper displayed.  In the center is a rectangular table which will contain the payment mechanicsm and bows, ribbons, tape and scissors (etc...) needed to wrap presents for our customers.

Project #3 - photos of final project

I realized I never included a photo of my final project #3.

I spoke about the process, but below are photos of the final result....

Project # 4 -- Process

More on the process of project #4....below are a couple of drawings of early ideas.  In addition, I have included a photo of the study model of a ship.  It was a challenge to make.  And, in the end, it became clear that it would be difficult to "ground".

Project # 4 -- Process (continued)

This was the first attempt at the Lincoln memorial -- reflecting project #2 -- what you write can change the world

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Side view of final display system

This is a photo of the final display system.  Lincoln sits mid-way in the top structure (may be hard to see.  The boxes (containers) sit on either side of the steps.

Project # 4 -- Process

This was my very first model -- a very very rough version of a pirate ship.  My initial thought was to stack my treasure chests on the deck, or perhaps on the gang plank leading to the ship, or a dock adjacent to the ship.

This was my first working model for the in-studio crit.  It was meant to depict the ocean leading up to the shore and the boxes were meant to be washed ashore.