We are making contemporary home decor that incorporates nature into the modern home. The product line takes careful consideration to how sensory experience is applied in order to create illusions of space expansion.
Connecting back to nature
Opening up space, brightening, enhancing lifestyle
ilum
collaboration with hyunjee min
inspiration
soothing imagery, zen gardens & Tadao Ando's architecture - particularly use of light.
User & market analysis
narrowing down to a specific user group and understanding the market to inform the design processs
research
research was a key component at the start of this project. Surveys were gathered, a plant was purchased and cared for, and an Instagram was created to get in touch with plant bloggers for further informatin and feedback. Research was focused on gathering information on who owns house plants, how they care for them, and what benefits they bring to owners.
first iteration
starting with designs for incorperating plants into home decor. Assembling a mood board, sketching, planning, and making models were the steps taken to develop the first round of design for a mirror, shelf, and table that incorporate plants into the home.
second iteration
Building on the previos models to refine designs to fit more seamlessly into the home. Done through sketching, models, drawings, and edits to make further improvements.
third iteration
A shift in focus to sensory experience and making the home a sanctuary that connects one with nature. Water feature is a new addition that immerses in auditory experience. Maintaining and building upon the geometric design language.
fourth iteration
Design language shifting to repetition and order of rectangles. Inspiration is further drawn from zen gardens and Tadao Ando's architecture. New addition of an infinity mrror builds upon sensory experience, as it incorperates expanding visual effect. dome added to water feature to further enforce auditory experience. Sconce designed to radiate a warm, soothing glow.
final concept
After meeting with professors inspired to shift focus on the pillar of the biophilia ideology that there is diversity in nature and monotony in the manmade. This concept was combined with thoughts as to how traditional bowls have been used in homes for centuries. A sconce, infinity mirror and water feature are still the focus, but are drastically redisigned taking the research and inspiration into account while prioritizing sensory experience.
mirror
Expands space through visual perception
Sliding door opens to clean, planter in top section and vines hang over into the mirror area to be reflected back and recede into space. It also has a drip catcher below
Bent lamination veneer with white powder coated steel, LEDs and other hardware
sconce
Enhancing space through illumination. Monitors and adapts to surrounding light levels to emit optimal light for time of day
Top part easily slides off wall for cleaning and maintenance. Planter at top with drip catcher below
Made of wood and white powder coated steel with LEDs
water feature
Expands space through sound. Drowns out city noises with the relaxing auditory experience. Curvature of base reflects sound out into space
Made from laminated wood and white powder coated steel
