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Power of Form

James Cradit
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Rationale
How can aesthetics be used to project emotion, indicate status, or reference biological organisms? Can it be ironic? Humorous? How and when do aesthetics create a layer of formal information beyond utilitarian function?

I consider the exploration and creation of these objects an exercise in "form-giving". While these "toothbrushes" are not functionally realistic, the manipulation of their form is explored as a tool of reference. 
risd industrial design design toothbrush Form RISD Student RISD BEHANCE product design Model Making yellow foam
risd industrial design design toothbrush Form RISD Student RISD BEHANCE product design Model Making yellow foam
risd industrial design design toothbrush Form RISD Student RISD BEHANCE product design Model Making yellow foam
Sketch models to inform 3D understanding of objects.
(5-10 minutes each)
Sketches to quickly ideate and develop forms from natural objects. 
(5-10 minutes each)
Sketches from RISD nature lab (photos 1, 2 and 3). Listing attributes of natural objects (photo 4). Initial sketching (photos 5, 6).
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Providence, RI, USA

Power of Form

This project looked at the ways in which form can give rise to meaning and other contexts within designed objects.

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