During the final week of our project, we had to put our ideas together and create a prototype of our final product. For my one, I chose to use wood, since it would mimic the shape of felt tip pens. I really liked the structure of the final outcome however, the shelves were not horizontal and therefore, if any objects were to be placed on them, they would fall. In addition, we had to choose the right material for our product, if it were to be made in real life. My inspiration was Dan Flavin's Fluorescent Tubes. I thought that by using fluorescent tubes for the main structure, it would mimic the different colors of the felt tip pens. However, the shelves would be made out of a different material, such as plastic, in order for them to be strong enough to hold items.
I was pleased with the final outcome of my prototype however, after presenting my final product to my classmates and tutor, I got some feedback which will help me improve my product. Since the shelves are made out of triangular panels, this product would not be suitable for a house because it would be dangerous. Therefore, I thought that if the shelving unit were to be larger and have more shelves, it could be a display in a store.
In general, this project was interesting, since I got the opportunity to learn from the mistakes I did while creating my prototype and learn more about materials and other designers. I really liked my design, however, If I had researched more into it, the outcome would have been better.
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