Identifying New Designers
BY NATALIE ELHASSAN
Identity is quite simply known as who we are. But what makes us who
we are? Does society have a say in our identity? The Design Museum in London
through their Residence programme, has assigned ‘identity’ as a theme to designers
that have just started their career. These designers will gain both
encouragement and support as they share their designs with the world.
This is the sixth year the Design Museum has run this programme; designers
will demonstrate their passion for design by conveying identity through an
object or experience.
Below are the list of designers each with their own project,
research and identity. They focus on what identity is and what shapes our
identity.
Adam Nathaniel Furman. Adam will explore identity through
globalised mass culture and how it is ever-changing and often quite puzzling.
He conveys his conclusions through blogs, objects and film. The latest trend of
3D films can be seen in his recent work on 3D printing. However, keeping up
with trends does not mean that Adam loses his passion or identity. Through
traditional ceramics, he reflects his love for architectural history, theory
and speculative architecture.
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CHLOE MEINECK |
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EUNHEE JO |
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THOMAS THWAITES |
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ADAM FURMAN |
Eunhee Jo. Technology
has progressed from a luxury to a necessity. Often the need for technology
reflects the majority of society rather than our identity. Eunhee aims to
develop new surfaces made of fabric or paper that are embedded with none other
than, technology. However, she intends to use this technology to create a light
and Hi-Fi system that reflect the new found possibilities in turning everyday
objects that can have artistic qualities.
Chloe Meineck. Chloe
approaches identity from a psychological aspect. She is focusing on developing
a Memory Box. This will assist sufferers of dementia and memory loss. After all
it is our memories that shape and affect our identities. This is a great tool
for people with a confused sense of fading memory and identity. It serves as a
reminder for what we were to what we have become.
Thomas Thwaites. The
internet began as a confusing little gadget but has now progressed to people
thinking more about their identity with the rise of social networks. Thomas
examines how the internet could boost consumer knowledge and inform people
about their identity and traits. His project will be an interactive webpage
that will act as a ‘self help book’ aiding people to reflect or (if they
desire) to change their personality and identity.
Their carefully thought out works will be on display at the Design
Museum in September.
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