Penny
Penny is a utilitarian portrayal of the prestigious Ngombe stool (Republic of Congo). In contrast to the traditionally carved solid wood reclining seat and tacked metal pattern of the handcrafted stool, Penny celebrates the inherent beauty evidenced in machine-made materials.
By employing the form of the repurposed bent plywood, standardized pipe fixtures, and copper air chambers, the design restates the Ngombe sculptural form in a contemporary manner.
2024
Smoll Living Stool
With Lina Bo Bardi’s SESC Pompéia stool as precedent, the small living stool re-contextualizes the original utilitarian and economized stool for modern living space.
Through minimal structural iteration, the stool now offers multi-functions of seating, step stool, and storage, dictated by its orientation. The incremental dimensional adjustments were made to provide proper ergonomics while maintaining her design characteristics. Using only one plank of wood and a standardized fixture, the redesign stays true to Bo Bardi’s vernacular, utilitarian, and user-centric approach.
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Through minimal structural iteration, the stool now offers multi-functions of seating, step stool, and storage, dictated by its orientation. The incremental dimensional adjustments were made to provide proper ergonomics while maintaining her design characteristics. Using only one plank of wood and a standardized fixture, the redesign stays true to Bo Bardi’s vernacular, utilitarian, and user-centric approach.
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2023
Ready Freddy
Inspired by the ephemeral nature of celebratory gatherings in relation to the use of disposable serveware, the designs aim to
provoke the user’s perception of object functionality and its life cycle. The plastic martini and wine glasses that once served
drinks to guests are now serving a second life as a seating object.
Designed to resemble a champagne tower, the loose structure is only secure with the fitted cork pad. The heightened anticipation and anxiousness induced by the unstable structure forces the user to consciously consider how and what they are consuming, in this case, the act of sitting.
provoke the user’s perception of object functionality and its life cycle. The plastic martini and wine glasses that once served
drinks to guests are now serving a second life as a seating object.
Designed to resemble a champagne tower, the loose structure is only secure with the fitted cork pad. The heightened anticipation and anxiousness induced by the unstable structure forces the user to consciously consider how and what they are consuming, in this case, the act of sitting.
2023
Enzo’s Rocking Horse
Inspired by Enzo Mari’s Autoprogettazione project the adult-friendly rocking horse aim to encapsulate the constructivist design language.
With emphasis on the side profile of the horse, the neck and tail angles, and the construction sequences reflects Enzo’s original design.
With emphasis on the side profile of the horse, the neck and tail angles, and the construction sequences reflects Enzo’s original design.
2022
ADA Reception : Microsoft Lagos
The ADA compliance reception desk welcomes the visitors to the Microsoft Lagos, Nigeria headquater with its sculptural layering wood block design inspired by Nigerian’s rich wood carving craftmanship.