Thesis Statement

The average desk organizer is functional; some have some aesthetics but not the best of both worlds. Most desk organizers don't make you second guess how it works while still being somewhat functional. When your desk is messy and your table is boring it can make it hard to get stuff done. This project is designed to solve all your desk-related issues while still looking modern and unique. It emphasizes negative space and is minimal to make it feel like it's not even there. It uses tensegrity to achieve that, it is made out of 1/8th inch laser cut plywood to give it a nice finish, and has a large base for stability.

Precedents

Kurilpa Bridge

I wanted to capture how a tensegrity structure makes you think twice about how it is made

Modern Planter

I like how these modern planters emphasize negative space.

Tensegrity Structure

I want to capture how a tensegrity structure makes you think twice and I tried to use a lesser-known type of tensegrity structure so I decided to use a 3 Strut Structure.

Sketches

Iterations Day 1

Iterations Day 2

Iteration Day 3

Iteration Day 4

Technical Diagrams

Technical Diagrams Continued

Final Picture

Final Picture

Precedents

Tensegrity Structure

I like how the tensegrity structures make you think twice about how they work.

Modern Plant Pots

I like how this planter looks like a planter in a planter and emphasizes negative space. I think it gives an interesting effect

Parentesi 50 by Flos

I like the minimal and simplistic design of Flos's Parentesi 50 light.

Project Statement

I will use different mediums to make planters/desk organizers out of laser-cut plywood, exploring tensegrity. I will use these to help design the final products for my business.

5 Day Design Marathon Timeline

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 0

Midreview Day

I will make a 2 dimensional tensegrity structure and just expirament.

I will make the first tensegrity planter

I will make the first tensegrity desk organizer

I will iterate the planter

I will re-iterate the desk organizer

Sketches

Prototype 1

Prototype 2

Prototype 3

1) The best way to make it 3D using the laser cutter - I was thinking of making cross-section layers and gluing the layers together

2) How to attach the arms to the base and top

Seeking feedback on: