The First Product I chose is Konstantin Grcic's Miura Stool. The way I approached braking down this product was by analyzing every detail. I started with the colors, even though it is a solid bold color, it is balanced because of the thin couture of the stool. Furthermore, the form looks very hard and ridged, however when sat on, the angular cuts or bends are carefully designed that it is very comfortable. Another reason I love this chair was how it is not a traditional stool, it incorporates the proper use of technology and materials (injection molded solid polypropylene stool) to be able to create a very interesting form that still functions properly.
The second piece I chose is Newton, a milk and sugar set designed by Tonfisk. I chose this piece, because at first it is very different from the product above. However, after analyzing this product I realized that they are very similar. The reason why I chose this product is because the concept and design work well together with a simple solution. The sugar floats on top of the milk, however it will not fall into the milk due of the indent on the top which holds the sugar bowl in place. The form of the spout is also designed a specific way to create a nice flow when the milk is poured. Similar to the Miura Stool above, I like how there are big solid colors that contrast one another, however still maintain a very balance and calm feel. Another similarity would be that the two products taken in the consideration of dimensions that are comfortable to the user.
The second piece I chose is Newton, a milk and sugar set designed by Tonfisk. I chose this piece, because at first it is very different from the product above. However, after analyzing this product I realized that they are very similar. The reason why I chose this product is because the concept and design work well together with a simple solution. The sugar floats on top of the milk, however it will not fall into the milk due of the indent on the top which holds the sugar bowl in place. The form of the spout is also designed a specific way to create a nice flow when the milk is poured. Similar to the Miura Stool above, I like how there are big solid colors that contrast one another, however still maintain a very balance and calm feel. Another similarity would be that the two products taken in the consideration of dimensions that are comfortable to the user.
1 comment:
Vanessa,
thanks for this post. These are both interesting products, and I appreciate the way you have explained your affection for them. I agree that the cream and sugar combo is really nice. How can you tell how much milk is left?
Can you put your finger on what qualities these two products share that you think could, in general, be considered attributes of successful product design? Is it the cleverness of the products? Or their deceptive simplicity? It is often useful to try to generalize from products that you admire to develop your own design ethic.
steven
steven
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