Weave Wall
crafts + materials
"The aim of this project is to review materials and manufacturing processes suited for digitally crafting aesthetically unique architectural components and surfaces"
Location
New Haven, Connecticut
Category
Objects, Product Design
Client
Conceptual
Year
2017
Role
Product Design, Designer, Fabrication
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The project tries to cross-fertilize digital and conventional modes of making through a series of weaving exercises.
The first stages of the project were hands-on, exploring different weaving techniques,. Inspiration for the form & texture were drawn from traditional Ikebana baskets, organic materials, the act of twisting, weaving, and bending.
The second stage of the design process was achieved through photographic explorations and digital modeling tools. The object was then 3D printed and different versions were fabricated.
The final outcome is a manually and digitally woven surface that can be used as a module or applied on a wall.