Pimp My Robo

Sorting out my apartment has really consumed my life. But today I gave myself some time and sat down to do some design work. Yes that's right I am working on new things! They may not be ready to present just yet but I have dug up this illustration to show you all while you wait. Well I say 'all', but in reality its probably one or two .

This Hand drawn Illustration is for a Kickstarter project that was successfully funded last year. This Kickstarter project was set up by a group of artist/illustrators and designer who get together weekly to draw comics. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Kickstarter, you set up a monetary goal to fund a project and ask people to pledge money. Once the goal is achieved, money is transferred to the group of people/ individual and the project begins. After days and weeks of drawing we successful completed and published our project. For those individuals who pledged there are certain awards/gifts. This particular drawing is a gift for a pledger who requested a robot looking dapper.

 

The details of our Kickstarter can be found here;

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/324352192/uzomuzo-alternative-comics-from-japan

The Uzomuzo group website can be found here;

http://uzomuzo.net/comic/

 

And Axiom Magazine which prints monthly and features Uzo Muzo can be found here;

http://www.axiommagazine.jp

Future Plastics x Science Museum x Construction Details

As promised construction details!

Sometime in the near future I hope to change the blog background, I hope you have liked the current background and the you will like the new one just as much.

Future Plastics x Science Museum

This Exhibition is set at the Science Museum. It focuses on the future of plastics, particularly that of plastic manufacture from genetically modified crops. The concept derives from a DNA strand, this forms the main walkways within the exhibition space, intractable screams and information panels are set within the display. Wireless devices and lighting set inside the display will be configurable from a distance or off site. For my next post I hope to upload some of the construction details drawn in CAD.

Mini Cherished X Tamiya X Fitch

Mini Cherished was a design competition for a work placement at Fitch (www.fitch.com). The brief was a one week race to find a pair brand to go with Mini and design an exhibition space. Minis are often used as kit cars so I decided to design a joint exhibition with Tamiya the remote control car maker. These two brands have similarities in their fun and exiting approach and their reputation for quality. The exhibition space features a Tamiya race track and revolving platforms and displays connected by cogs spanning the room. The idea was that the visitors feel that they are inside a machine. The exhibition focuses on the history of the two companies as well as pointing out the benefits and possibilities of second hand Minis. Ideally the visitor walks away understanding the variety of customisations that can be made.

Tsukuru Market Flier No*4

 

Last year I worked at M28E/Tsukuru, were I was able to get a diverse range of experiences. The company, which originally was a garden design company is ever expanding into new fields. During my time there we designed many events, festivals, exhibitions, and even a stage set. This particular flier I designed for a Market held twice a year in the Tsukuru building. The event held more then 40 stalls, including music, food, therapies and hand crafted goods. The fliers were handed out at local shops and stations. Although my time at M28E was short, the experience I had was truly enlightening. Not to mention the kind and friendly people I am so lucky to have met. Check out their website and projects at: http://m28e.jp/tsukuru/