ruth vatcher portfolio of works 2011 - 2012
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Interior Design & Product DesignTRANSCRIPT
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r U t H
V A t C H E r
i N D E X o f w o r k s
D E t A i l s
E A t p l A Y G r o w
C U t l E r Y
E A t w o r k G r o w
N o A H & A l f i E
E l l i o t s
l i V E w E l l
D E s i G N f o r t H E E l D E r l Y
& t H E r o C k i N G t E A p o t
f o l k
A E s o p
w H E r E t H E w i N D b l o w s
A. london, Uk
t + 44 07779353278
E. hel [email protected]
w. www.ruthvatcher.com
p r o D U C t &
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proDUCt DEsiGN
UsEr CENtrED DEsiGN
2011
the growing table is an educational
product designed to encourage chi ldren
to actively learn how to grow their own
food in an interior environment.
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iN tErms of mANUfACtUriNG the table, a prototype was produced
using CNC technology and rapid prototyping
technology. Additional ly a wood lathe was used to turn the legs of the
table.
01 . images displaying render views of the table modelled in rhino and
rendered using 3D studio max
02. i l lustrations produced using rhino and Adobe i l lustrator.
functions of the table include; a herb sprouting tray, a chopping board
for food preparation, a watering pot and felt storage system. the
storage system reduces storage space and keeps the material usage to
a minimum. it is designed to store tools and acts as an alternative to
drawers and trays.
01 . sprouting tray
02. Chopping board
03. felt storage
04. watering pot
05. table surface
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E A t p l A Y G r o w
tHE GrowiNG tAblE is designed
to encourage chi ldren to grow
their own food. the simple yet
functional design is aimed at being
placed in an interior setting such
as a kitchen or a bedroom. the
chi ld is encouraged to grow herbs
or vegetables as well as prepare
the food. simple storage solutions
such as the use of felt al low the
chi ld to store tools discretely. the
table is designed to be simple and
subtle, integrating healthy l iving
into a chi ld’s l i fe from a young age.
the table is made from oak
wood using a CNC router. the
combination of materials was
chosen so that the product remains
versati le and timeless, easi ly
becoming part of a chi ld’s dai ly
l i fe.
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for tHis projECt i decided to
focus my research on schools and
hold intensive workshops with
chi ldren ages 7 - 13 . i visited a
series of schools to gain insight
into chi ldren’s mental ity towards
healthy eating and growing
your own food. i gathered user
research by holding workshops
about the topic of healthy l iving.
the chi ldren were encouraged
to draw their favourite healthy
food and vegetables. this gave
me insight into their enthusiasm
towards food produce. i also held
intensive workshop days whereby
the chi ldren were encouraged
to grow their own food as well
as artist ical ly create their ideal
garden.
C U t l E r Y f o r t H E E l D E r l Y
proDUCt DEsiGN
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2010
this innovative range of cutlery was
designed as an alternative to the standard
cutlery for the elderly. Acting as a lever,
the user places the side of their hand on
the end of the cutlery and with the l itt le
or no force the product wil l bounce up
into their hand. through user feedback
this was proven an effective solution.
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C U t l E r Y i N C l U s i V E D E s i G N
tHis CUtlErY wAs DEsiGNED with both an elderly and younger user in mind.
whilst observing my Grandmother prior to a project brief i was made aware of
how she found it diff icult to l i ft cutlery off the table with her fragi le hands. she
struggled to grip the cutlery to l i ft it off the table.
inspired by the form of a chopstick holder, the user can place the side of
their hand on the end of the piece of cutlery, treating it as a lever. then by
using l itt le force can pick up the cutlery. the bend at the end of the fork f its
comfortably in the hand.
the material choice shown in the renders is bamboo but would also be avai lable
in plastic which would be provided in care homes or residential homes.
01. bamboo
02. 100% recycled plastic
01. Diagram to
demonstrate motion of
cutlery when in use.
02. Diagram displaying
stacking motion.
E A t w o r k G r o w
proDUCt DEsiGN
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2011
Eat work Grow is a social dining product
which encourages workers to eat healthy
and fresh ingredients at work. with the
combination of herb pot and innovative
storage container the user can create
healthy meals at work which can either be
shared or consumed individual ly.
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E A t w o r k G r o w
tHE soCiAl bENto boX
CoNCEpt is a based on a
tradit ional form of social dining.
through a fast paced society
we have lost the importance of
taking time over lunch and other
important meals. this is evident
especial ly in the workplace where
users may lead hectic l i festyles
which wil l prevent them from:
A. Eating healthy and organic food
b. taking time over food
preparation
this concept aims to help the
user combine social dining and
healthy eating in the workplace.
this simple, functional product
aims to bring people together, by
connecting people over the off ice
through social dining.
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E A t w o r k G r o w
tHE bENto boX uses a combination of herb garden and thermal heater to al low
the user to eat and grow their food at work. through the use of a soi l compressor
the f irst compartment can be used to grow food. Additional ly the second
compartment is a storage box for food. this pot al lows the food to be heated
by uti l is ing avai lable hot water sources such as that from a kettle, through the
innovative double walled vacuum.
A. Agree with 2 or more col leagues on the chosen ingredients for the day.
b. Use the bento box to bring food easi ly into the workplace. Use the bottom pot
to store food and heat up if necessary by using a supply of hot water.
C. Use the top pot for herbs which can be used in the lunch. this can either be
left at work or carried home safely with the use of the soi l compressor.
01 . i l lustration displaying the power of social networking and the connections
between people within a particular environment. in this case if one person knows
at least 4 people each they indirectly become connected to another 17 people.
through social media such as email or mobile application healthy l iving can be
promoted in the workplace. Due to the nature of society, people are readily able
to connect with strangers through facebook and twitter. by exploit ing these
means, products and services can promote sustainable and healthy l i festyles in
chosen environments.
01.
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the project is about sharing
through the common practice
of eating. through user centred
research i concluded that most
workers don’t have t ime to prepare
food in the mornings for lunch
and it would be more convenient
to bring the ingredients combined
with the option to prepare at work.
“Growing herbs at work would
encourage everyone to get
together and eat at the same time
encourage people to take pride in
their food and appreciate how food
is grown. if vegetable boxes were
to be del ivered, then appropriate
cooking faci l it ies would have to
be supplied to the workplace”
financial Analyst, london
“Healthier food at work that
was not so expensive , and fruit
baskets subsidised by work would
encourage me to eat healthier in
the off ice” Copywriter, london
U s E r C E N t r E D r E s E A r C H
N o A H & A l f i E
fUrNitUrE DEsiGN
2010
Noah & Alf ie is a furniture range
developed as part of l ive design project
for mArk product, founded by john
mil ler . the project was to design and
prototype a piece of furniture suitable for
a hal lway. the brief stated the furniture
must be manufactured from wood and
respond to a user’s need.
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N o A H & A l f i E
AlfiE
single bench and single bench with side table
Available for the single occupancy household. this single seating
unit has addit ional storage beneath to provide easy access storage
for shoes and boots. Designed with an addit ional table for keys
or l ighting options this piece of furniture can be used in a variety
of types of hal lways. the single seat without side table can be
used in conjunction with a double bench or table in relation to
the occupancy. Combined the bench and single bench provides
addit ional seating as well storage of any shoes, boots along with a
surface area for a table l ight commonly found in the hal lway.
NoAH
Double bench with central table
similar to that of the single bench, the double bench provides a
seating solution for the hal lway as well as solving the storage issue
of shoes. by providing a bench in a hal lway it al lows users to put
on their shoes whilst sitt ing down. there is also addit ional surface
space for l ighting.
side table
this table is designed to store post and keys as well as a
telephone, books and magazines.
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01. Dark American oak
02. kvadrat fabric
avai lable in various
colour ways
E l l i o t s C A f Et A b l E w A r E
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the fol lowing range was developed for
El l iots Cafe in borough market, london.
the fol lowing demonstrates examples
of CAD work for the init ial concept
generation. the project is ongoing.
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E l l i o t s C A f Eb o r o U G H m A r k E t
As A rEsUlt of AN EXHibitioN i was approached
by El l iot ’s Cafe in borough market to design
and develop a range of tableware inspired by
earthenware. the fol lowing images display the CAD
renders of the init ial ideas of products i designed
for the cafe.
the products range from storage bowls, cups and
saucers, to bread baskets and a cake stand. the
init ial brief was to keep the products simple to al low
the food to be the focal point. the cafe promotes
healthy l iving, sel l ing fresh organic produce from
local ly sourced providers. this therefore led to
a range of simple ceramic pots with natural cork
stoppers and l ids.
the CAD model and renders were completed
through a combination of programmes. i init ial ly
used rhinoceros for the 3D modell ing of the
products and then proceeded to render the models
using Autodesk 3D studio max.
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01. bowls
the bowls are designed to hold al l mains from meat to f ish based meals, whilst the cork l id
provides heat insulation as well as a serving plate for side bread produce. Additional ly it
can be used for starter soups and the smaller bowls can be used for side dishes.
02. plates & baskets
the plates and bread baskets are designed to hold produce such as croissants and
baguettes.
03. serving bowls
Designed with tongs integrated into the bowls, these products are suitable for produce
which requires the use of serving spoons. this could be used with salads or bread based
produce. it is suitable for the communal dishes served at the cafe.
04. soup bowls
Additional bowls have been designed for main dishes of soup. the bowls contain an
internal pot which wil l store optional herbs, bread or croutons. the soup is then poured
into the outer dish.
05. small bowls and pots
smaller bowls are designed for small s ide dishes and appetisers such as ol ives and walnuts.
06. Coffee Cups
Coffee Cups with a detachable cork mats complete the set.
07. planters
planters have been designed to grow herbs and vegetables around the cafe. these can be
placed on the table or around seating areas.
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live well is a service designed to
help keep off ice workers healthy in
the workplace. through uti l is ing the
current technology commonly found
in the workplace the live well pack
wil l be provided to a range of working
environments as a benefit from the
employer.
LIVE WELL
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LIVE WELLCREATING THE
BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A HEALTHY
WORKPLACE
l i V E w E l l
liVE wEll is a service based design aimed at encouraging off ice workers to incorporate healthy l iving
into their dai ly routines at work. As most people are at work for an average of 10 hours, 5 days a week,
it is a logical place to encourage health and wellbeing as one of many tools to combat stress. Along
with encouraging general wellbeing through exercise and healthy eating, the design wil l bring awareness
of issues including repetit ive strain injury and the health benefits of eating a well balanced diet. the
motivation for live well stems from key statist ics regarding health in the workplace.
75 % of al l s ick days are due to stress and back pain
212 people were ki l led at work in 2005 due to stress and poor health
£13.4 bi l l ion is the total cost of sick leave to industry during 2006
(statist ics from HsbC data for health in the workplace 2006)
Additional ly an interview held with Angela royle, the NHs health promotion off icer based in poole,
Cornwall summarised how stress can be combated using health regimes and regular exercises. stress is
in general brought about by work however many dai ly activit ies can cause stress for some. out of 838
cases of anxiety, 98% were thought to be helped through the use of yoga.
through uti l is ing modern technology the service wil l manifest as a welcome pack for each employee.
it wil l be init iated into the employee’s work l i festyle from when they start at the company. the pack
wil l include a booklet, access to the user interface; which wil l include recipes, exercise reminders and
activit ies, downloads (iphone Application and widgets) and general information regarding wellbeing in
the workplace.
the user interface wil l encourage wellbeing through promoting exercise at periods throughout the
day. in addit ion to this, it wil l suggest lunchtime recipes and set up a community for social dining,
encouraging users to leave the off ice for their hour break with others. it wil l provide detai ls of local
healthy restaurants and cheap places to eat within a 5 mile radius. the service incorporates incentives to
be healthy through competit ions recorded on the interface. it is then the responsibi l ity of the company
manager to provide a suitable prize. suggestions may be gym vouchers, longer lunch breaks or a dinner
at a local sushi restaurant.
the project col laborated with HsbC employers in order to gather research and determine a suitable
design outcome for the project brief . in addit ion, interviews were held with local health experts at the
NHs.
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01. website interface
the website is designed as a central interface used
for t ime tabl ing, weight control and targets for the
user. they can key in their weight along with how
healthy and active they have been. this wil l lead
to incentives led by the company such as waitrose
food vouchers or longer lunch breaks. Additional ly
downloads, onl ine recipes and healthy restaurant
and cafe mappings wil l al low the user to maintain a
healthy l i festyle through uti l is ing modern technology.
CREATING THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A HEALTHY WORKPLACE
NAVIGATION
FOODDRINKPLACEMOTIONMENTALITY
DOWNLOADSCONTACT
SEARCH
HELPSITEMAPTERMS OF USE
CREATING THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A HEALTHY WORKPLACE
LIVE WELL
ABOUT
LIVE WELL is a service provided for your workplace to encourage a healthier working environment. With the support of your employer LIVE WELL aims to promote wellbeing within your workplace. Navigate through the options in the menu bar to discover the full benefits of using this service. You may wish to download a walking map to take a walk on your lunch break or prepare a healthy recipe for lunch tomorrow.
TODAY’S RECIPE
Simple Nordic lunch recipe full of seasonal vegetables and lots of protein to keep your insides healthy
EXERCISE PER DAY
Easy but effective yoga exercises to do at your desk to prevent repetitive strain injuries
GenderWeight (kg)Height (cm)BMI
QUICK CALCULATE OF YOUR BMI
01. website interface
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Aim to drink 6-8 glasses (1.2 litres) of water a day as well as 1 glass for each 20 mins of exercise.
Buy some potted plants for your desk as this will reduce the risk of dry throats and improve air quality.
Switch off: You have been at your computer now for an hour. You are advised to take a five minutes rest.
After work make sure you spend time on yourself. No laptop, no emails, no Blackberry. Just you.
Before work make sure you are relaxed and full of energy. 20 minutes of yoga prior work is ideal.
03. widgets
01. posters and infographics
posters and leaflets designed to raise awareness and act as a reminder wil l be
placed at
signif icant points in the off ice. the graphics are designed to be clear and
concise. As the user becomes more famil iar with live well they wil l recognise
the symbols as dai ly reminders. for example the glass may be placed by the
desks to encourage users to drink enough l iquid.
02. mobile Application
the mobile application is similar to that of the website. it would sti l l contain
al l the tools such as the bmi calculator but would be more personal ised for
the user. therefore it would include a 5 a day counter as well as a counter for
water intake. Additional ly the l ive feed of recipes is customised for the user’s
food preferences.
03. widgets
Altered depending on season and day the widgets would act as a dai ly reminder
as well as a welcome message. the user can preset the message if desired
with personal reminders for themselves or use the programmed dai ly t ips. the
‘switch off ’ widget wil l also act as a pop-up reminder set on a dai ly t imer
to appear at certain intervals throughout the working day. this is to combat
repetit ive strain injury. the widgets are optional and would be downloadable
from the live well website.
D E s i G N f o r t H E E l D E r l Y
proDUCt DEsiGN
UsEr CENtrED DEsiGN
UsEr CENtrED rEsEArCH
2011
the rocking teapot has been designed with
an elderly user in mind. tea is part of a
social r itual we perform in our society. this
was the foundation for the design which
was a result of a research project into
design for the elderly.
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01. percentage of over 65 + in the Uk
02. 225 m elderly people out of 800 m are affected by reduced strength
throughout Europe
0 1 . U s E r C E N t r E D r E s E A r C HD E s i G N f o r t H E E l D E r l Y
“tHE CHAllENGE of designing inclusively for the whole population is not just a
matter of social urgency; we are now l iving in a world of rapidly aging populations
with a broader range of physical and cognit ive capabil it ies than ever before.”
throughout the project i worked with a selection of partners from occupational
nurses to Care homes and Nursing homes throughout Cornwall and sussex. this
includes Deerswood Care Home, a selection of Cornwall Care homes, and day centre
Age Uk. in addit ion i visited mobil ity centres in order to carry out a product analysis .
this was useful for market research and provided me with a vast knowledge in aid
products. Additional ly i also held meetings with NHs innovation and conversed with
jonathan barnett from NHs innovation. through jonathan barnett i gained contacts
with occupational nurses and therapists (ot). As part of the user centred research
phase of the project i used the fol lowing methods to gather information in relation
to problems the elderly have within the domestic environment. below is a brief
summary and outl ine of this phase of the project.
i . User centred research: User journals and cameras plus
observational day with a user
i i . Care homes visits within 5 major Cornwall Care homes
i i i . meetings with leading f igures in the industry
throughout Cornwall
iv. workshops with user groups and focus groups
v. interviews with the public
vi . product analysis at tremorvah industries and Cornwall
mobil ity centre
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0 2 . t H E r o C k i N G t E A p o tD E s i G N p H A s Ep r o t o t Y p E
the design is based on the standard, readily avai lable kettle t ippers which acts as
an aid product for those with arthrit is or restricted strength. Although a successful
product the lack of aesthetic considerations and consideration to the stigma of the
product al lows the user to feel dependent and unable. i felt the design of this could
be improved by designing a product that encourages independence, considers abi l ity,
and maintains dignity. these three common themes are key to the project. the design
was based on the idea of improving independence with an aesthetical ly pleasing
product which aided the user while maintaining their dignity.
two products were produced and designed for the project. one is a teapot which can
hold hot l iquids and one is a jug more suitable for cooler l iquids. the prototypes are
made with a very similar concept of wooden base with a bal l bearing embedded in
the base to maintain the abi l ity to pour without l i ft ing off the table.
i N t E r i o r &
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f o l k C l o t H i N G s t o r E
iNtErior DEsiGN
CoNCEpt for flAGsHip storE
mUNiCH 2012
the interior is designed for folk clothing
store. the concept is based on the
appreciation of craftsmanship and subtle
attention to detai l found in folk’s clothing
ranges.
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f o l k f l A G s H i p i N t E r i o r
DisplAYED is a rendered profi le of a design generated
for men and woman’s fashion store folk. the design is
a concept for a new store opening in munich, Germany.
the soft pastel colourways and natural materials is a
representation of folk’s f inely tuned eye for detai l and
craftsmanship displayed in their clothing range. the
interior wil l importantly keep the clothes the focal point
of the store and wil l complete the entire aesthetic of the
brand.
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C o N C E p t
mAtEriAls iNClUDE copper
patina, stone, teak wood cladding
and porcelain hexagonal walls
t i les. Additional ly charcoal powder
coated metal piping is used for the
clothing rai ls .
01 . Copper patina
02. stone
03. teak wood
04. porcelain ti le
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Elevation of interior for folk
Clothing store
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s p E C i f i C A t i o N s
proDUCts iNClUDE l ighting range,
‘pleat’ from marset as well as EX.t ’s
wooden l ights, ‘blub’ . the custom made
products include a t i l l area, wall and f loor
storages and clothing rai ls which meander
around the store providing storage for the
clothes.
Additional ly for usabil ity woodnote’s
f loor seating (as shown in image to the
r ight) wil l be placed around the store to
provide seating for customers. this is
suitable for this particular environment as
it provides temporary, functional seating
as well as being aesthetical ly pleasing and
comfortable.
A E s o p E X H i b i t i o Ns t A N D
iNtErior DEsiGN
CoNCEpt for pop Up storE
soHo loNDoN
Aesop’s recently announced they are
opening a store in soho, london. As part
of their ever growing brand the exhibit ion
stand wil l act as a temporary pop up store
for Aesop, promoting products from skin
care to hair care in one structure.
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A E s o p E X H i b i t i o N s t A N D
tHE AEsop EXHibitioN stAND is designed as a pop up stand which can be used for
Aesop promotions at trade shows and exhibit ions. Aesop are a contemporary skin care
brand with stores across Asia, Austral ia and Europe. they are renowned for their store
interiors and have a strong portfol io of interior environments.
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C o N C E p t
“we respect those who sing,
write, cook or pursue any other
l ine of creative expression. we
enthusiastical ly encourage those
who attend to the design of al l
things large and small .”
- Aesop
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01. stone brickwork
02. stone
03. stone
04. Canvas
05, iron framework
s p E C i f i C A t i o N s
mAtEriAls include an iron framework
combined with a canvas backdrop from
kvadrat fabrics as well as stone f looring
and product display unit .
the combination of materials works
effectively with the simple elements
of the design, retaining a sense of
minimalism and lack of excess.
w H E r E t H E w i N D b l o w s
EXHibitioN DEsiGN
2011
where the wind blows is an interactive
exhibit ion designed for part of the
container exhibit ion series for Cornwall
Design season 2011 .
“Cornwall Design season is an exploration
into how great design and creative
solutions can bring about lasting benefits
for the people in Cornwall”
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w H E r E t H E w i N D b l o w s
i wAs iNVitED to take part in Cornwall Design
season to organise and design an instal lation as
part of the Container project.
i col laborated with local designers to create
an instal lation for Cornwall Design season in
col laboration with Dott Designs of the times.
with themes nominated by the l ikes of kevin
mcCloud, the theme delegated to the container
was ‘the f irst commercial wind farm’. we chose to
combine creativity and education through a union
of interactive instal lations including origami wind
turbines.
this was representative of the user choosing to
support wind power. it was a simple technique
which was effective in terms of user interaction.
the user can show their vote towards wind
power by creating a del icate windmil l which
was magnetical ly attached to the container. the
outcome was a beautiful col lection of si lent voices
al l supporting the use of wind power.
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proDUCtioN of the exhibit ion
involved designing the interior of the
container as well as manufacturing
precut origami windmil ls and graphic
displays using technology such as
the CNC router, vinyl cutter and laser
cutter.
for more detai ls about Cornwall
Design season please visit
www.cornwalldesignseason.co.uk
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