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phi family
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phi is a family of objects assisting in the transition and separation of work / home life.
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Date and Timeline:
2 months (October- December 2021)
Skills Developed:
User research and feedback
Form ideation and innovation
Sketching
Physical prototyping
3D modeling using Shapr3D
Rendering using KeyShot 10
Modelmaking
lamp
for work
watch
for on-the-go
pouch
for home
physical model
pouch
a storage pocket on one side and a pinboard on the other
after arriving home from work, items in the pocket (wallet, keys, earphones) are placed into the pouch and flipped over.
the other side is a felt pinboard for photos of family, friends, and life outside of work.
watch
a mechanical clock on one side and a digital clock on the other
after arriving home from work, items in the pocket (wallet, keys, earphones) are placed into the pouch and flipped over.
the other side is a felt pinboard for photos of family, friends, and life outside of work.
lamp
a lamp that turns on and off by rotating its head
at work, the lamp is on with the black fabric exposed at the top.
when leaving work, the light is flipped and turns off automatically, revealing the felt blue surface.
work life
black canvas
home life
blue gradient felt
professionalism
focus
energy
productivity
relaxing
entertainment
unwind
family and friends
process
process
exploration of challenges in:
transportation
inclusion
education
I became interested in liminal spaces, or places of transition
research
rumination (non-stop thinking about work) is a major issue for many people, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic
typology
family of objects to help people transition from work and home life
initial sketch models
two-sided bracelet and ring for work and home
jewelry for work that fits together back at home
ring, bracelet, and watch that fit together when work is over
further exploration
two-sided clock in a watch, lamp, and wireless stereo
final functional model
This project was part of the PGIN 5100 Form Innovation studio class at Parsons School of Design.
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