5 entries from the month of:
Search
Current Projects
The Completed Herman Miller Project
My project, Integrated Workstation, which resulted from the Cranbrook and Herman Miller partnership, is ready to be seen. See it in person at ICFF booth #1170.
Clip Tree Press Information
Press Information for Clip Tree's premier at ICFF 2012. Stop by booth #968 to see it in person!
Quill Light Version 2
The latest Quill Light prototype is complete. To turn the light on, simply lean the stem forward. To turn it off, lean it back, facing away from the task area.
Mirror Hooks
Mirror Hooks with chromed aluminum and White Oak or Walnut are now ready to received coats and hats.
Orbit Light
The Orbit Light features an 'orbiting' switch that turns the light on and off as it is rotated clock-wise or counter-clockwise around its glass dome.
0
I am looking at modernizing the typical entry hall furniture solution. Often one would find an enormous dark wood hall tree with a bench. Generally these pieces speak to another era (Arts and Crafts most notably) and not our time. I think that this type of furniture is due for a remodel.
Continue reading…
After completing the first years 3D Design project, I wound up with a lighting concept that I wanted to continue to explore. I am interested in creating a light that can be used as a wall sconce, desk light or portable light source.
Continue reading…
Working from my earlier efforts at the bent metal chair, I am reducing the number of materials used (bye-bye wood) and am allowing the flanged sides of the metal forms to provide the necessary structure to create a reliably rigid seat.
Continue reading…
After talking with Scott about the design considerations for the Mirror Box, I began to explore forms for an object that did not have an articulating, hinged face but still had an internal space in which garments would be hung.
Continue reading…
Today I had the privilege of working with master glassblower Chris Nordin of Furnace Design Studio/Glass Academy in Dearborn MI. This video shows the work involved in creating the domes for my lighting project. Afterward they rest in an annealing oven for at least 12 hours and then they will be cut and ground and fit to the lighting fixtures. It was a real treat to be able to watch the process first-hand. There may be more glass work in my future… Chris is a really nice guy and happy to work with artists and designers.
Back to top