In this class we learnt how to observe things and what are the various factors that we take into consideration. We have to consider the size, shape, form, texture, nature, material, ergonomics,etc. We take to take every single detail into consideration.
We sketch to communicate our ideas which helps us to put our ideas on paper to see a real picture of the idea or to modify something.
We were asked to find information on any one designer. I’ve found some information on Karim Rashid.
Karim Rashid is an Egyptian-born and Canadian- raised industrial designer.His designs include luxury goods, furniture, lighting, surface design, brand identity and packaging. Time magazine has described him as the “most famous industrial designer in all the Americas” and the “Prince of Plastic”. He is based in the New York City as well as Belgrade, Miami and Mexico.
Karim’s work is featured in 20 permanent collections. His pieces are exhibited in museums worldwide, including the MoMa, Centre Pompidou and SFMOMA.Rashid’s designs include the Umbra Garbo waste can, the Umbra Oh Chair, a concept store for Giorgio Armani, manhole covers for the sewers of New York, perfume bottles for Kenzo, bobble water bottle, watches and tableware for Alessi, lighting for Artemide and products forVeuve Clicquot. He has also worked with Audi, Samsung, Swarowski and Armani. In addition Rashid has designed for Kenzo, Method, Bombay Saffire, Finé Water Japan, Sexy Beast USA, Davidoff, Issey Miyake, Estee Lauder.
AYUSHI JAIN 