Material, structure and surfaces
Project
This project focused on exploring bamboo as a sustainable material by understanding its history, properties, structural characteristics, advantages, and limitations.
Through hands-on experimentation with techniques such as splitting, bending, and joinery making, the project investigated bamboo's potential in product design.
The learnings from these material explorations were translated into a jewellery hanger and a range of tabletop products and home accessories that highlighted bamboo's versatility, functionality, and aesthetic appeal.
Process
About Bamboo, Machines & Tools
Understanding bamboo's properties, structure, applications, and sustainability, while learning the tools and machinery used to process and work with the material.
Bamboo Splitting & Bending
Exploring techniques for splitting bamboo into usable sections and experimenting with bending methods to create different forms and structures.
Bamboo Joinery
Investigating traditional and contemporary joinery techniques to understand how bamboo components can be connected effectively and securely.
Explorations & Ideation
Conducting material experiments, form studies, and concept development to identify opportunities for product applications.
Final Product
Designing and developing a range of tabletop products and home accessories that showcase bamboo's versatility, functionality, and aesthetic qualities.
Explorations
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Making
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Products
Jewellery Hanger
A functional and elegant jewellery hanger designed to enhance the dressing area while providing efficient organization for bangles, earrings, and neck chains. Its unique triangular shape embodies femininity and timeless elegance, adding a sophisticated touch to any space.
Tray
Designed a lightweight yet sturdy two-tier tray crafted from bamboo strips, offering versatility and style. This eco-friendly piece is perfect for organizing items in the kitchen, bathroom, or serving as an elegant decorative addition to any room.
Fruit basket
Designed a fruit basket crafted from bamboo strips, intricately woven with cane to create a durable and visually appealing piece.
Table runner
Weaving bamboo strips into a table runner, blending natural aesthetics with functionality.
Learnings
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Gained a deeper understanding of bamboo as a natural material, including its strengths, limitations, and sustainable potential in product design.
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Learned how the structure and grain of bamboo influence its behavior during cutting, splitting, bending, and construction.
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Explored various joinery techniques and understood how connections play a crucial role in the stability and functionality of a product.
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Developed an appreciation for designing with the material rather than against it, allowing its natural properties to guide form and function.
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Learned how experimentation and making can reveal new possibilities for material application and innovation.
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Understood the importance of balancing aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability while designing products from natural materials.Strengthened my ability to translate material explorations into meaningful products that respond to both user needs and material characteristics.
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