Selfridges:Initial research

Selfridges Initial research,for this brief we were given the task of redesigning and creating a new womens wear changing room and surrounding area.These are some photographs I took from a range of shops and changing areas around manchester and the Trafford Centre,I looked at a variety of retail outlets,thus giving me an idea of how each differs and the strong and weak aspects of such things as layout,lighting,colour etc.

Lucy May Schofield-BABL

 Lucy's work evolves from strong emotional elements of life such as unrequited love and death.I have decided to look at and examine the theme of ligfht and dark.By exploring this theme I am able to corner a certain element of Luc'ys work and concentrate on this area.Lucy May Schofield has created a service called bibliotherapy,bibliothgerapy consists of Lucy interacting and speaking,reading with the general public.This service allows people of all ages to take time out of their day to open up and relax.When Lucy mentioned this to us she mentioned that a variety of people use this service,all with contrasting feelings.

I intend to create a space or 'spaces' that Lucy can accomodate her clients,I also intend to look at the physicality and general emotions that tie in with this service

Final Model build up

 I documented the build up and design of my model.I have found this model quite difficult to physically put together.I've already encountered problems with elements such as the glueing of the perspex panels.I've found that the glue has overlapped and I can't get the excess off the panel's,leaving it looking a bit messy.Another problem is the actual design of the spaces.The 2nd floor space was originally going to be half clear perspex and half black perspex,but I've had to refer back to complete clear perspex.

Problems such as the seating being able to be move between the 3 spaces,I was unable to cut through the 2 base floors of the space as the structure would not be able to be assembled.

This is an underground home designed by KWK homes,The theme of obscurity and natural elements is the main objective of this space.I think I can look at and develop work for my final model using ideas and small aspects that are shown here,such as the stairs which are hidden and the vast use of glass.

Sketch Model

These are a few photo's I took of one of the sketch models I made,I made these from greycard instead of asatate as it was too thin and I couldn't construct it properly.Hopefully my final design will be a lot more sturdy and more clean looking.

Ian McChesney-Seating Sculpture

Image:Furnimagz.com

 This seating sculpture is by an artist named Ian McChesney,It was used in a medical centre in the Republic of Ireland.I chose to look at this as it coincides two elements,it is both a seat and also a sculpture.I like this idea as these are elements that I feel are important in the space.I would like the seating to look visually dynamic and entices both Lucy and the users to want to sit,lie,stand etc.I want the occupants to visually enjoy looking at both the space and the seating in which they sit.

Renault Megane Concept Interior Design

Renault Megane Concept interior design
Image:Mycarblog.com

 I like this image as it is aesthetically impressive and sharp,the use of materials in this image hs given me an  the idea of using a shiny based plastic coating for the interior of my space.I think the way it physically looks and the actual texture of the material also ties in with my work.I've found that alot of today's objects are made from this sort of material such as iPhones,televisons and computers.In my opinion it would work alot better than maybe just paint or a matt material,as the space is interactive this would also allow the space to be a bit more original