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CMF
for product design
Instructor:
Kimberly Marte
CMF Design Educator
Term:
Summer 2020
14 week course
Brief:
Understanding how to design + apply color, material, & finishes
appropriate for products & brands.
Color:
Inspired by words I resonate with, I compiled a narrative of images based off the following.
The refreshing aspect of olive greens & organic loose nature of tans + browns.
vans x eames
a study of color & colloboration of two iconic brands.
Founded in 1966 by Paul Van Doren, Vans has been a staple footwear brand within the skateboarding & streetwear community.
Initially worn by the character Spicoli in the film “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” the checkerboard slip ons helped bring Vans to large scale notoriety.
Charles & Ray Eames are best known for their groundbreaking exploration of architecture, furniture design, industrial design & photographic arts.
They transformed the way Americans furnished their homes offering affordable highly sculptural objects to many middle-class Americans.
Mood:
a collage of eames products + images for color inspiration.
trend research + forecasting for GoPro cameras.
Brainstorm:
understanding time line of events, makes it easier to forecast future trends.
Rugged Sophistication :
Spark Red uplift spirits allowing users to unleash their physical potential
GoPro users share the memory of peak moments of action.
Materials:
a material exploration of hard goods + soft goods application for GoPro.
a sustainable ceiling lamp
color
timber’s colors are inspired by woods from sustainably managed forests.
material + finish
glass + brass are materials that are recycle friendly & energy conserving.
timber looks to take advantage of 3D printing processes, creating less environmental waste.
recycled glass
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