bambhook

Bambhook, three light wood-colored cylindrical hooks with green accents mounted on a white wall, each hook holding a large spray paint can with green caps. A light brown wooden bench is below the rightmost hook.

bambhook is a modular wall hook designed to fit in the visual aesthetic of tacchini. its form directly references a bamboo stalk, with the hooks mimicking its leaves. the design process for this project heavily involved analyses of sustainable approaches and manufacturing, and emphasized the use of precious plastic, a project that recycles plastic, giving it new life.

TACCHINI

Modern interior with large floor-to-ceiling glass windows, colorful chairs, and natural greenery outside.

tacchini is a luxury italian furniture brand known for its elegant, organic furniture. 

the brand has a particular commitment to sustainability, with a "zero miles" approach that limits their carbon emissions.

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PRECIOUS PLASTIC

Colorful glass art pieces, bowls, plates, small containers, and tools arranged on a white background.

precious plastic is a program that promotes the process of reusing and recycling plastic waste to create products.​

they offer diverse programs, machines, and even business counseling, encouraging the usage of recycled plastic.

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Hand-drawn diagram of a Bambtock with an exploded view, showing parts labeled as attachment tube, hook one, main tube, hook two, and attachment tube

the bambhook is modular; its body uses the repeated form of a simple hollow extruded tube which can fit onto one another to create "stalks" at any length that can fit any individual's needs. 

A hand-drawn illustration explaining how a bambook, a type of bamboo device, works. The drawing shows various parts including gather parts, assemble, mount, and hook, with sketches of the parts and their interactions.

each joint between each body piece holds a hook. various types of hooks exist, with the ability to hold anything from a heavy winter coat to a small ring of keys. once a system of hooks is constructed, it is easily mounted to any nail or screw through the mounting hole in the back.

because of its simplicity, the product can be easily manufactured using simple extrusion and line-bending techniques. its modularity also allows for parts to be easily replaced if damaged. these processes, along with its usage of Precious Plastics, minimize its carbon footprint.

FORM ITERATION

form exploration sketches

Sketch of a circular water fountain with surrounding pathways, and swirling water effects, labeled 'Water Fountain Form Study #3' at the top right.
Sketch of various medieval and fantasy-style armor and weapons, including swords, shields, and helmets, drawn with white chalk-like lines on a black background.
Sketch of a mechanical device with various circular and angular components, labeled with annotations and notes, resembling a technical drawing or invention blueprint.
Technical drawing of a roller coaster track with multiple loops and turns.

form exploration models

A craft project featuring a paper model of a dragon made from white paper, with cylindrical body parts and paper wings attached, placed on a wooden work surface.
A vertical craft project made of foam and cardboard on a wooden workbench. The project consists of cylindrical foam pieces stacked vertically with a purple foam sphere attached to a cardboard strip connected to the foam cylinders. The workspace has various crafting tools and materials scattered around.
A white vertical cylindrical object with evenly spaced vertical slats, wrapped with a metal wire, sits on a wooden work table in a workshop.
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