Semantic effect and material driven design
In the first part of the project, a material concept is to be developed based on a selected association term.
The second part deals with the design method ‘Material Driven Design’.
As part of the course, students first analyze the sensory perception, functional properties, and semantic dimensions of meaning of a material. Building on this, an association term (e.g., sporty, artificial, or playful) is drawn from a defined pool of terms and systematically related to the material.
From this connection, students develop a material concept whose intended effect corresponds to the respective associative term. In addition to examining the semantic effect of materials, students use this as a basis to design a product according to the principle of material-driven design. The application, function, and design of the product are consistently derived from the specific properties of the material.
Create a material sample that matches the adjective and material, then develop a product that matches the
properties of the material.
Using black-colored elastomer poured into a mold, we were able to capture a movement resembling a piece of fabric swaying; a momet of pure elegance.
As the candle wax slowly flows down the candlestick, a marbled contrast between black and white is created.
The elastic material allows the wax to be removed by pressing the hollow object, making cleaning easy and thorough.
