statement of intent

In this Project I aim to design and make functional, usable and aesthetically interesting bespoke furniture. Its form will be derived from geometry, specifically the golden section and the Fibonacci sequence, using the geometric patterns created when exploring the mathematical principals in shape and considering how they relate to the world in nature, design, architecture and art. By using these geometric shapes and scales I intend to create aesthetically pleasing objects that, due to the nature of the golden section, appeal to a large number of people.

The Furniture will be made using a combination of new and traditional processes, as well as a combination of wood, metal and glass materials. Some components, such as tempered glass will be bought in ready cut to size and require no process input on my part except assembly. Some will be produced through CAD and CAM, using CNC for most if not all wooden components. The metal parts will be made using, for the most part, more traditional cutting, welding and casting techniques; however some cast items may originally start as 3D prints to aid accuracy in size and fit.

Ideally the end result would be a range of furniture including a chair, two coffee tables, a dining table and two matching chairs, depending on material and time restrictions and design quality.

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