Reforming Archetypal Objects
Drawing on the everyday and subverting the ordinary in order to create the extra-ordinary.
Archetypes have become familiar to us over time, through the function that they serve in our daily lives and where their form has been simplified towards a generic and recognisable identity. Our interaction and behaviour with such objects have become intuitive, subconscious and to some extent thoughtless.
Through this project I aim to discuss these interactions by adapting a series of archetypal objects according to observations that I have made whilst studying our behaviour, our use, misuse and subconscious appropriation of everyday objects.
Offset table
Inspired by welded nut and bolt components, the Offset table creates an ornamental outlook upon industrially manufactured furniture.
With the bolt welded slightly off centre on the organic shapes, each side table is unique once assembled. The thread of the bolt may start at any point, so neither the manufacture nor the consumer will know what direction the assembly will finish when put together. Within researching for this project I have discovered an appreciation for everyday components. In doing so I wanted to create a piece of furniture that celebrated their value.
“Using an ever growing understanding of design, I enjoy applying a thinking through making attitude to my design process. I believe it is fundamental to observe and analyse the everyday object, allowing their interaction’s and language to define a new product” – Matt Robinson