Water Tea Set
A Form Study
(2024) Chip board, polystyrene, wooden dowels, foam
Using malleable, cheap, and quick mock up materials, this model set was made as an exploration of form more than function. Creating this project, I was interested in how the products can nestle together by the way they are shaped and how items of a set can complement each other. The resulting pieces take on a water-drop-like shape in which the curves can allow the teacups to sit next to the kettle while blending in.
Process
Mood Boards
Looking at other forms & products…
Looking at forms I found at home or in museums, whether man-made or manufactured by machines, I broke down these items into their subordinate/dominant/subdominant features. I analyzed how these features were important to the product and provided certain functions.
Using foam, I crafted quick shapes that I considered for the main body of the kettle and cups, of which helped me decide to go with a less traditional shape for the final model.
Designing this tea set, I began developing mood boards and visual aesthetics that I was drawn to. I was inspired by forms that have a lot of geometric repetition and lend themselves to biomimicry of bugs or exoskeletons. The resulting design manifested itself as a minimalistic but sturdy design with soft curves. Mixing raw and industrial materials, I wanted to bring an urban but also natural look to the pieces.
Iteration Sketches
Searching out forms, handle details, etc.
Rough Modeling & Orthographics
