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| Cerys Murray-Scott’s Roa bowls hand crafted from elemental Bismuth |
4thyear designers on the acclaimed Product Design Engineering programme at The Glasgow School of Art have turned their skills to the creation of a limited edition collection of designs in collaboration with the GSA Shop.
The challenge for the young designers was to create designs that would at once enable them to experiment with materials and innovative manufacturing techniques whilst making products with commercial appeal.
Nineteen students undertook the challenge making designs in materials ranging from concrete to acrylic, recycled leather, cork, bismuth and more. The products will be on sale in the GSA Shop from today until 11 December.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the Product Design Engineering programme (which the GSA runs in partnership with The University of Glasgow). Established by Professor Dugald Cameron, former Director of the GSA, the programme has produced some of the leading designers of their generation with alumni working in senior roles Apple, Dyson, Lego, TomTom, BMW and more. Others have established their own successful companies including Fearsome(sponsors of PDE 2016), 4c Design– creators of the iconic Queen’s Baton for the 2014 Commonwealth games – and Aircraft Medical, which was recently sold to Medtronic plc for $110 million Recent graduates include Dan Watson (winner of the 2012 International Dyson Award) and Michael Tougher who recently scooped the JC Gammon Award for Dots an innovative approach to musical play which encourages learning and experimentation.
The Products
Max Campbell’s open form Fruitbowl, Ellen Britton’s Patina keyrings,
Sammy Arschavir's Material Advantage chess setand Saski Goeres’ Kork bottle
Max Campbell’s open form Fruitbowl, made in ash, was created by using a microwave to bend the wood. Each bowl consists of twelve pieces of locally sourced ash that are individually bent, finished and joined.
The pattern for Ellen Britton’s Patina keyrings was inspired by simple wire fasteners such as safety pins or the paperclips. Made I brass they are an elegant alternative to the split ring keyring. With use the keyrings will gradually develop their own unique patina through the slow abrasion of keys and the contact with natural oils from skin
In the Material Advantage chess setSammy Arschavir offers a new take on the traditional format. The value of each piece on the board is reflected in an increasing value of the material used in its manufacture ranging from MDF for the pawns up to copper for the Kings, (Knights are in pine, bishops in walnut, Rooks in acrylic and the Queens aluminium). The traditional black and white pieces meanwhile are replaced by square and round pieces. The set is presented on a laser etched cork board.
Saskia Goeres’ wanted to use sustainable materials in her design and so finding a way to make glass more endurable and safe was the starting point for her Kork water bottle. The use of cork, a natural product, enabled her to at once address the issues of sustainability and safety whilst offering a practical design that was lightweight and thermally insulated the drink in the bottle.
Natalie Fuller's Radial Fan, Kirsteen Cooper’s Interaction Coasters,
Joe MacKechnie Luna bowl and Eilidh Johnson’s 102 Folds bud vase
The Radial Fan by Natalie Fuller is an elegant twist on the traditional accessory which shows the mechanism by which it works. Made from acrylic and decorative ribbon, its edges are sprayed with enamel to set of the bold symmetric and geometric shapes of the fans leafs.
Kirsteen Cooper’s Interaction Coasters, made from laser-cut acrylic, encapsulate the two key elements of the PDE programme – engineering and design. Enveloped in two clear layers of acrylic is a fully operational set of gear cogs.
Kirsteen Cooper’s Interaction Coasters, made from laser-cut acrylic, encapsulate the two key elements of the PDE programme – engineering and design. Enveloped in two clear layers of acrylic is a fully operational set of gear cogs.
In theLuna bowls Joe MacKechnie demonstrates how concrete can be used to create domestic items. The texture of the exterior of the bowls is inspired by volcanic surfaces whilst the interior is smooth to the touch. To ensure food safety MacKechnie has covered the bowls with a special protective coating.
Cerys Murray-Scott’s Roa bowls are hand crafted from elemental Bismuth. The cast metal process creates a multi-faceted piece, which is enhanced by a microcrystalline polish. Each of the ten hand made bowls is unique.
Eilidh Johnson’s 102 Folds vase is inspired by origami. The mould for this bud vase has been created from a piece of paper scored and folded by hand to turning a 2d piece of paper into a flexible 3D structure.
Caitlin Berry’s Solitaire,
Bryony Ayre's Splash dish and Craig Duncan’s Cuppa tea infusers
Caitlin Berry’s Solitaire is a handcrafted version of the celebrated board game. The board is formed from 200 year-old Ballachulish slate, a material from a once thriving Scottish industry that was favoured by Mackintosh on most of his buildings. Berry selected the slate from 6000 slates taken from the roof of a traditional cottage in Strathaven.
Taking inspiration from Glasgow’s motto Grant Crichton’s St Mungo’s Robin (limited edition of 11) have been handcrafted in sapele (body), padauk, (red breast) American Tulip wood (white breast) and Walnut (beak). Fascinated by the unique grain patterns in wood Chrichton showcased both his practical skills in making the pieces and his knowledge of different wood grains which inspired the product.
The Splashdish is exactly what the name suggests, a dish that represents the dynamic profile of the splash water. Intrigued by the idea of using synthetic materials to create natural, harmonic shapes, Bryony Ayre has created a laser-cut and hand-bent frosted acrylic design. The protrusions from the bowl provide perfect hooks for hanging rings when used as a jewellery stand, and create fascinating shadows in overhead light.
A tribute to the creativity of Glasgow’s industrial past Craig Duncan’s Cuppatea infusers are made from stainless steel mesh with laser cut acrylic handles. Easy to use with a guide-hole and clasp, they allow loose leaf tea to be brewed with ease of a regular teabag.
Anna Campbell’s Edge paperweights feature material collected from around the GSA suspended in epoxy resin. By using resin Campbell has created a product that allows both the material and the light to be explored in an unusual way.
Robyn Gilles was determined only to upcycle and reuse waste products in her design for a Debit/Credit card holder.Gilles collected scraps of material from local designers and manufacturers to create the Rig card holder which is adapted to the fast-paced world of contactless payment and card readers.
Kevin O'Malley took inspiration from the wooden layers found in scaffolding structures to develop his Layers planters. Re-cycled scaffold board and assorted hardwoods are mixed to create a contrast in materials. The eco-friendly design returns the timber back to the earth in the elegant form of a planter supporting life for succulents.
TheKappucup is inspired by Japanese tea-making and its manufacture led designer Russell Kilgour on a journey through mould making and clay slip casting. The designer aims to create a tea drinking experience that encourages you to savour the moment and appreciate the craft behind the everyday product A clean white earthenware cup is paired with a pine wood saucer that provides a clash of materials as well as cultures between British and Japanese traditions.
All the products are available in person at the GSA Shop in the Reid Building, 164 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G3 6RF. Open seven days a week 10am – 4.30pm. Most products also available on line via: www.gsashop.co.uk
For full price list see Notes for Editors
Ends
Further information of Product Design Engineering at the GSA
Lesley Booth
0779 941 4474
@GSofAMedia
For further information on the GSA Shop contact:
Jen Stewart
0141 566 1473
@gsashop
Notes for Editors
2016 is the second year of the PDE – GSA shop limited edition collaboration
In the shop and online
Max Campbell: Fruit bowl (limited edition of 7)
Material: ash
£25.00
Ellen Britton: Patina brass keyrings (3 designs, limited edition of 9 of each design)
Materials: brass
£8.00 (SOLD OUT)
Sammy Arschavir : Material Advantagechess set (limited edition of 4)
Materials: king - copper, queen - aluminium, rooks – acrylic, bishops - walnut, knights – pine, pawns - MDF. Board - laser etched cork
£40.00
Saskia Goeres: Korkwater bottle (limited edition of 7 turquoise, 3 pink, 3 silver.)
Materials: cork, latex, glass, plastic cap and detailing
£24.00
Kirsten Cooper: Interactioncoaster (3 different designs, limited edition of 5 of each design)
Materials: acrylic, stainless steel
£12.00.
Joe A L MacKechnie: Lunabowls (limited edition of 10)
Material: concrete
£35.00
Cerys Murray-Scott: Roa bowl (limited edition of 10)
Material: bismuth
£60.00
Eilidh Johnson: 102 Foldsvase (limited edition of 10.)
Materials: plaster, glass, cork, paper
£35.00
£35.00
Caitlin Berry: Solitaire game (limited edition of 10)
Materials: slate, wood, steel ball bearings, velvet pouch, paper packaging and instructions.
£38.00.
Natalie Fuller: Radialfan (limited edition of 6 & 4.- blue online, blue & black available in store)
Materials: acrylic, enamel
£18.00
Grant Crichton: Saint Mungo’s Robin (limited edition of 11)
Materials: Sapele (body), Padauk (red breast), American tulipwood (white breast), Walnut, Pine (beak).
£25.00
Bryony Ayre: Splashdish (2 colours, blue and orange - limited edition of 10 of each colour)
Materials: acrylic
£14.00
Craig Duncan: Cuppa tea infuser (limited edition of 6 of each design: pink umbrella, turquoise anchor, purple paintbrush online. Various colours in store)
Materials: acrylic, stainless steel
£8.00
In the shop only
Anna Campbell: Edgepaperweights (3 versions – coloured string / wood shavings / metal shavings)
Materials: epoxy resin, string, wood shavings, metal shavings
£8.00 each
Robyn Gillies: Rig card holders (limited edition of 10)
Materials: recycled leather, recycled waxed cotton
£16.00 each
Kevin O'Malley: Layers planters (2 design versions - limited editions of 4 & 5)
Materials: spruce, ash, mahogany, oak, teak
£30.00 each
Russell Kilgour: Kappu cup (limited edition of 4)
Materials: earthenware, pine, cork
£22.00