Elizabeth Ret ?

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My interest is in designs that communicate. I believe objects with a clear identity and purpose enable the user to form a personal relationship with an object to the point where it perhaps becomes a familiar friend. Can a table be a table unless its sat at, leant on, Read More...

Pocket it
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This stool captures the experimentation of upholstery acting as structure and storage for seating. Using traditional fashion techniques, such as smocking this stool is fun yet practical in nature because the pockets can be removed and washed, perfect for a domestic environment.

You've Been Framed

This desk and chair was designed in response to my thesis research. Here, I discussed how people’s belongings can potentially speak a thousand words about a person. While infusing my interest in unused space, this furniture not only holds a large quantity of objects, but aesthetically highlights a person’s things through its chamfered edge, mimicking a photo frame. Plus, its contrasting neutral outside faces to its brightly coloured inside, symbolises someone’s hidden personality.

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Under Pressure

Compressing foam was the inspiration for this stool. Its squashed effect is attractive to touch and visually appealing. This technique was ideal for seating because of it being an alternative to standard upholstery methods. The lime coloured neoprene e

Don't Judge a Bench by its Cover

Designed for an exhibition space, this two seater bench is not what it seems. Its foam interior allows the bench to tilt, causing a rattling noise from the ball bearings hidden inside. The purpose is to make its ‘sitters’ be aware of others

Models inspired by the 'Don't Judge a Bench by its Cover' project

Here are six models that are additional ideas taken from the 'Don't Judge a Bench by its Cover' project. Inspired by the interaction between strangers in public spaces, the purpose of these ideas are to manipulate the way people feel around one another

Liberation of Light

This wall mounted lighting unit is designed for an interior space. Its purpose is to hold an element of intrigue before switched on. Due to the box’s plain white exterior, when unlit its hidden ability to project such volumes of light is unseen. The effect is produced from four angled pieces of mirrored acrylic secured within the MDF outer box. A two part fixing allows the box to slide in front of a wall light with ease. The product was inspired from the use of a torch in a dark room, and the reflections that were produced by shining the torch on objects that unexpectedly projected shafts of light up onto the walls.

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Elizabeth Ret ?

Pocket it
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You've Been Framed

Elizabeth Ret

Under Pressure

Don't Judge a Bench by its Cover

Models inspired by the 'Don't Judge a Bench by its Cover' project

Liberation of Light

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