Visual art exhibitions and events with a platform for critical writing
By: Natasha Carolan
3D Design
Product, Furniture and Industrial Design
Natasha is studying 3D Design at the University of Ulster, Belfast.
Her work likes to play on the 'things that make us human'. She designs objects that she hopes encourage humans to think about and consider their surroundings. Currently Natasha's work is focusing on the concept of mass individualisation and interaction by the end user.
# 2 [31 March 2008]
In reference to the previous post I have been shortlisted for the Royal Society of Art - Design Directions competition. I will attend interview next week to determine the winner.
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Natasha Carolan, 'Reconsidering Tinplate', 14/Jan/'08. Photo: Natasha Carolan. 'Reconsidering Tinplate' a nostalgic and tongue in cheek approach to Tin plate
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Natasha Carolan, 'Reconsidering Tinplate', 14/Jan/'08. Photo: Natasha Carolan. 'Reconsidering Tinplate' a nostalgic and tongue in cheek approach to tin plate.
# 1 [5 March 2008]
A blog...? I must admit I am a bit reluctant to write a blog because I find it difficult to observe my work after some time has passed, and, by placing my words in cyberspace I am aware that they will exist in some form forever. However, I do want to document my final semesters in 3D Design so here goes...
In semester 1 our briefs were taken from the RSA Design Directions Competition. Enjoying a challenge I decided to tackle the Adding Value Brief. This brief involved adding value to Tin Plate. Tin Plate is a material most commonly associated with food packaging the most obvious example being tin cans.
Research revealed concern among tin plate manufacturers regarding a growing negative opinion of tin plate as a packaging material. Coupled with this is growing pressure as a result of new government legislation to achieve recycling targets. My work therefore focused on encouraging a more positive attitude towards tin plate with the hope of increasing demand for tin plate as well as encouraging reuse and recycling behaviours.
My final concept became an illustrated range of literature that illustrated how tin plate products may be reused. The literature was presented in three forms, a booklet, a leaflet and a pull out label fixed to a can.
The illustrations are simple and present a nostalgic, tongue in cheek approach to tin plate.