Bio Bench Brush
Using Checkerspots Pollinator Kit + Tampico Fibers
The Bio Bench Brush was designed and developed out of my love for small utility objects, and a desire to create a product that was sustainable for small studio benches.
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THE STUDY OF HAND FORMS TO inform design decisions
Process Explained:
This project began with a study of hand forms. I initially focused on sketching hands and their interactions with handles and various objects. Subsequently, I progressed to shaping foam core prototypes to better conform to hand contours.
After exploring how items interacted with hands, I brainstormed practical applications for this knowledge. This led to the idea of creating a bench brush.
Why a Bench Brush?
As a craftsperson, I recognized the need for a tool that could effectively clean up small messes like silver and gold shavings on jeweler's benches, furniture surfaces, and more.
Prototyping process
Technical Drawings → Rendering → 3d printing → Mold making → casting
Material matters
I had the opportunity to use Checkerspot's new Pollinator Kit, a bio-based material designed for public use. As a designer passionate about renewable materials and sustainability, I worked with Checkerspot to introduce the bio based material to the University of Utah’s Design Program in 2023.
The bio based material used in this project was selected for it’s functionality and sustainability.
