My design creation for Project 1: live-work-collect studio has been designed for a fashion illustrator, who uses her space to display her collection of vintage Vogue magazines. It was important as the designer to create a space which replicates her needs for work, but also allows her to divide the room up so that she can unwind peacefully.
My creation utilises retractable translucent screens which partition the room. These dividers explore the use of transparency, allowing the light from the beautiful bay window through, whilst still providing a level of privacy. These partitions expand on the precedent study by Molo Designs which I previously explored, but where their partition used wood and was opaque, I intend mine to be crafted from a translucent material.
Overall, I am happy with the overall concept my room embodies, however I would like to work on the integrated furniture which showcases the collection. My plans currently have a rectangular bookshelf which displays this; however, it could be interesting to explore a display case which mimics the curvature of the pleated partitions. I will continue to work on my design after the feedback session, and hopefully continue to understand the relationship between a fashion illustrator and the use of the space she inhabits.
References
Image 1 – 4 – Keeble, G. (2022) Live-work-collect studio design [Photograph].