PROJECT
BUBBLE BOX
2023
@ Division of Industrial Design, National University of Singapore
BRIEF
This project introduces students to various woodworking processes through the fabrication of a small wood object and furniture. The syllabus covers instructional demonstrations on the use of hand tools, power tools and workshop machines, as well as the finer points on understanding and appreciating the material properties of wood and good finishing.
DESIGNER(S)
Cindy EVANGELINE
under the guidance of Assoc. Prof. Jason ONG
DOMAIN
product design, woodworking
PROPOSITION
Fascinated by how bulbous forms tend to evoke softness, malleability and to some extent, youthfulness, the Bubble Box contrasts this form language with that of oak, an “old school” hardwood known for its rigidity, density and durability. This balance presents itself in the form of a sleek, seamless jewellery box, with its gently concave lid serving as a catchall tray when dismounted.
The layered design makes the box to appear seamless when closed, while the slight curvature on the top side of the lid allows it to function as a catchall tray for more frequently-used items.
Photography by Clarissa Edeline YU
