Aquatic InspirationsSHOP THE ATLANTIS COLLECTION - Spring/Summer 2016

Product Designers: Melissa Baz, Kristen Borrowman, Kirby Kitchens

PURPOSEThis project enabled us to combined ideas, research,

aesthetics, and technology to produce a collection of lamp

bases that honor and exemplify the attributes of the well-

established lighting manufacturer, Murray Feiss.

Our team of product designers had the opportunity to use our

findings, inspiration, and creativity to expand our

knowledge of product design and development.

IMPLICATIONSTo be successful, students must utilize all resources available to them. Opportunities start now,

in the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and

Tourism at the University of North Texas; while we have

mentors here solely to help us. They organize projects like this to ready us for when we walk across that stage, we will be prepared and equipped with

the confidence, skills, and knowledge to thrive in this

incredibly competitive industry.

METHOD & PROCEDUREStep 1: Brand Research We investigated the Feiss brand and its competitors to develop a product that is a new concept for the market while retaining the character and look of the brand.

Summary of Our Brand Research:• Traditional, Transitional, Modern, Period inspired, Crystal• “Design details and high quality materials ensure a solution for virtually any

design challenge.”• Sought after resource for lighting

Step 2: Trend ResearchIncorporate new and upcoming trends.

Summary of Trend Research:

Step 3: Concept Creation In addition to brand and trend research, direct product development phases via hand sketching and computer aided designs, 3D models of our product collection were created using rapid prototyping. Photoshop enabled the application of a variety of finishes.

• Ombre of deep blues, sands• Iridescent colors and synthetic shine• Different washes of denim• Bolder dimensions / 3D nets• Performance and intelligent function• Glitter• Enhanced surface details for Pure

Pop• Floral incorporating weaves, shine,

bright colors

• Heavy detail in the patterns • Surface and finish- embossed stretch

look• Oysters and scales, opal, jellyfish for

neon color• Antiqued colors• Underwater motifs • Wet-look finishes• Controlled destruction • Watercolors

RELEVANCE The process illustrates standard

methods practiced by professionals in this industry through a series of steps that

led to the creation of the product collection for our

assigned brand.

Through our hands on exploration, the challenges we persevered, and the ability to build actual product models

helped us gain skills to prepare us for the marketplace in the

home furnishings and decorative accessories industry.