Saturday, 17 August 2013

Pull Legs - Rory Davenport


Pull legs is a design which gives proper versatility to platform in space. Which is basically the concept of the humble table. Instead of designing a table that was totally static with no ability to be flexible with its usage in its intended environment, Pull legs takes the instilled notion that all table tops are flat, which they are. God help us if this changes.

Any board whether that be Plywood, Solid timber or even say a Aluminium sheet can be placed in between the leg openings and located into place.  Even if it wasn't intended it could work...

I really think the tension rope from corner to corner is a good addition for structural rigidity. The natural cotton cord gives a subtle texture difference between the plywood and the mild steel rod which works well.



Materials  

24mm Birch plywood tops.
Powder coated 12mm Mild steel round bar
2mm waxed cotton cord wound (blue)



Production

Manually bent with 2 bar benders and fitted to templates in several sections, each loop is 4 sections then butted together and welded, then each loop is joined to its partner.  joints are linished smooth and sandblasted. All mild steel rod sections are powder coated and 2mm cotton cord is wrapped tightly around the bar and glued into the bar.  


Rory said that in future production, the mild steel rod sections will be CNC bent. And also looking into replacing the cotton cord with a EDPM rubber to give the ends of the legs grip on the floor. 







Tuesday, 6 August 2013

Illume Initiative - Boat Builders Yard Melbourne


I just stumbled across this initiative run by the Boat Builders Yard which is a bar/cafe in South Warf, Melbourne. I've actually been here before and its in a prime location and does some awesome food and drinks! 



 
Daisylegs Design Studio - First work for Illume Installation


Daisylegs Design Studio










What It Is
‘The Illume Initiative’ is a project that has been created for art, photography and design students who are looking to get exposure and real work experience in Melbourne.


The Aim
The aim of the project is to create a design for the windows of the outdoor bar at The Boatbuilders Yard. The successful design will be printed on vinyl and backlit so that when the bar is closed the artwork is illuminated and projected into the venue.


Why
The successful applicant will receive $1,000 cash and have their artwork displayed on approx. 20sq. meters of highly visible space (see above image) for six months. All costs of materials and installation of the artwork will be paid for by The Boatbuilders Yard.


When
The event will be held twice a year and short-listed applicants will have the opportunity to present their concepts and designs to representatives from The Boatbuilders Yard.


Application
To apply you must be currently enrolled at a University or TAFE.
This rounds applications open on the 1st of June 2013 and close on 31st August 2013.
To apply, please send a portfolio of 4 pieces of existing work and an A3 concept design of what you would like to create, to illume.tby@gmail.com


The Final Design Must
- Keep the Boatbuilders Yard’s wharf/industrial aesthetic
- Be a design appropriate for a light box
- Elicit a cooling feeling for the summer months
- Be conscious of the environment: we are surrounded by water and trees
- Be considerate to our clientele
- Be able to be printed on these dimensions





 All the above information and pictures were sourced from :