See  'Neolastic'  at The essence of beauty…  curated by Sam baron, Biennale international design Saint-Etienne 2015

Neolastic

Challenge the common perception of beauty and value.

The forms represent once were precious and protected object. After striped objects from their original function and value, the focus shifted on the wrapping material itself. Only the shape remained as memory what it might be before, rediscover beauty where it normally over looked. 

Photo  www.ianbartlett.com

Grid system has been nominated for  Pure Talents Contest by German design council, it will be showing at  imm cologne 2015

The project is set to challenge the automatic and habitual reaction to our everyday object’s forms and functions by re-examining aspects of the domestic environment, with a particular focus on the surface.

The unconventional form deviate from convention by introduce unfamiliar patterns of usability, which require the user to readjust their expectations and invoke encounters to find a way to relate to them in a personal and unique way.

This idea expressed through a system that consist of three basic component groups: base metal frame that will hold the mesh boxes with a series of multi-purpose accessories. The system suggesting a catalogue of possibilities to be explored by grouping or rotating the mesh boxes according to one’s own needs.

The landscape of gridded surfaces and translucent volumes offer a versatile alternative to the often expansive, static planes of archetypical furniture.

Photo and Film credit:  www.ianbartlett.com

Cork thermal carafe has been selected for 'Hay talent award' finalist. It will be exhibited at Formland in Herning, Denmark on August 14-17 2014.

First Prototype

1 litre fluid capacity

Double Insulated with concealed air space and cork

Drink-filling temperature ±90ºc, keep liquid at drinking temperature at  ±60ºc up to 6 hours.

The cork thermal carafe is a double walled liquid container. It is insulated with concealed air space and cork with a subsequently lighter weight. It can keep hot or cold drinks at a consistent temperature for hours, which can be used for all types of beverages as well as for decanting and serving wine.

The design is inspired by taro, cork container with lid, designed to carry and preserve food.  The idea is to use cork’s sustainable, renewable and thermally quality to create a low tech, durable beverage server, which will use a lot less energy and low carbon to produce than conventional thermal flasks. It has vacuum flask’s performance with a more pleasing appearance and greater life spans than common double walled glass flasks.

The shape of the vessel is inspired by ancient Rome amphora, which is often associated with celebration and enjoyments. 

Photo and Film credit:  www.ianbartlett.com

​In this experiment, I chose cement as base material because of my attraction to concrete’s contemporary aesthetic. I wanted to create a lightweight concrete product for domestic environments while still retaining its high compressive strength and durability.

Through exploring the notions of fragile- rigidity, I carried out various experiments; From testing methods of mixing and moulding cement to using different lightweight reinforcement materials like fabric mesh, cotton thread and foam. The result illustrating both force and support, demonstrating tensions between resistance and collapse, weight and lightness.

'Sketch Objects’ is an experiment with the paper using various layering, folding and moulding techniques.

Through using these methods, an unstable material become stable and flexible to create any shapes and forms.

The wrinkled, torn and creased surfaces, rippled edged, expressing the physical sensations and poetic associations that the objects arouse.

The thought provoking ‘sketch objects’ heighten viewer’s curiosity and challenge the perception of value.

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