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Initial Design Ideas by Cristina

On a first inspirational phase, I came up with these two moodboards: the firs one regarding CMF (Colors-Materials-FInishes), the second one regarding mechanisms and construction ideas.

CMF:

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MECHANISMS:

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1st CONCEPT

This first concept consist on compact drawer.

As you can see, it is made for an efortless and ergonomic use. The opening of the door from top to bottom makes it unecessary to squat in order to take the objects in the bottom shelf. By making the crank spin, the carrousel starts moving and you can grab pots from the shelf you want.

It is meant to be an static furniture, that is why stands on legs rather than wheels.

The materials I was thinking for this drawer is mainly wood, specifically plywood that is light and aesthetically appealing. But the shelfs and crank will be made up of aluminium sheet metal. In order to have aluminium shelfs, it may be necesary to add anti-slip matts, like the one shown in moodboard 2. Other additional features may be: dividers for the shelfs or holders for taller bottles as shown below.

More on, adding tiles with a turkish inspirational mosaic in the side panels, will add this homey feeling. Also I do not exclude adding leds lights if necessary, maybe inside the drawer, the shelfs or by backlighting the tags.

Please take a look at the sketch to see the global view of all the datails.

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2nd CONCEPT

This second concept consist on a horizontal cabinet with a metal headboard.

The cabinet opens smoothly thanks to two sliding drum doors. Inside you can find two standard shelfs, but depending on what type of conserve it is meant to be stored, you can add a cross-shaped bottle rack or a mechanical can dispenser. This structure is made up of paywood.

More on we have the metal meshes as headboard for the furniture. Its main purpose is for hanging the drying spices, but you can add on some other hangers for a bigger storage capacity (an example of those you can find it in the complementary images). The countertop willl have some tiles with a turkish inspirational mosaic in the side panels, this feature will add a homey feeling.

Also I do not exclude adding leds lights if necessary, maybe inside the drawer, the shelfs or by backlighting the tags.

Please take a look at the sketch to see the global view of all the datails.

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3rd CONCEPT

This last concept is a modular hexagonal vertical cabinet.

It is meant to used by attaching various cabinets in a lineal maner or rotatory, that for the furniture stands on wheels rather than legs like the other two concepts. To make it safer and static, those are braked wheels.

The attachment will be made by a hook fastener, disposed and leveled to the trim of the counter. The user can easily prepare the mechanism to be used, or fold it so it doesn’t disturb. And in this way, although the counter is not the principal object part, it is still usefull.

The structure is completly made of paywood, except for the counter, that has some tiles with a turkish inspirational mosaic in the side panels, this detail will add a homey feeling to the furniture.

Also I do not exclude adding leds lights if necessary, maybe inside the drawer, the shelfs or by backlighting the tags.

Please take a look at the sketch to see the global view of all the datails.

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CRISTINA CANTÓS

My name is Cristina Cantós, I am a student of Industrial Design and Product Development Engineering at Tecnun-Unav, a university located in the city of San Sebastian, Spain. However, my family home is on the island of Mallorca, located in the Mediterranean Sea. For me, Mallorca is an idyllic place, especially in the low tourist season, as the climate is unbeatable and the diversity of the landscape allows you to discover new spots all the time. In 2025 I will graduate, and my goal is to find a company to work for. I don't care if it's in Spain or elsewhere, as I've always wanted to go and live abroad. I like to be creative, to innovate, and to make my projects in order to provide an effective solution to society's problems. Apart from this, one of the fields of work I am interested in is User Interface (in any sector). Going more into personal matters, the sport I like the most is golf, I love ballet and listening to music all the time, I prefer to stay at home cooking or with a good book rather than partying all night long. And I would like to start a ceramics course and keep progressing in learning more languages. At the moment I'm fluent in Spanish, Catalan, English, and I've started to learn French. I'm not a mobile addict but I can be contacted via WhatsApp, Linkedin, Gmail and soon Behance; Instagram sometimes, as it's a platform I only use during holidays.

This Post Has 2 Comments

  1. Defne Deniz November 12, 2024

    Hi Cristina! I’m Defne from Team 12. I really liked your sketches and the ideas you’ve put together! The ergonomic and modular elements are super practical, and the Turkish-inspired mosaics add such a nice touch. Can’t wait to see how your concepts develop—great work!😊

  2. yagmurcotuk November 12, 2024

    Scarlete, your ideas are amazing—super creative, and I love how clearly you presented each one. Your designs offer forms that are intriguing and beyond my expectations. Thanks for putting so much thought and detail into these!

    The modular approach in both the first and second concepts is fantastic; they’re flexible and can adapt to different spaces really well. (A very suitable approach for various kitchens or balconies if they want to use them.) For both the first and second concepts, I love the modularity—it’s flexible and adaptable to various spaces.

    It might be worth considering whether the holders can accommodate different types of jars and bottles, like glass soda bottles, as various containers are often used in winter preparation. With the second design, I’d suggest considering how the product interacts with the user’s hand. I also love that the product could be something seniors can set up with their families, which is a really thoughtful touch.

    The third concept is exceptionally creative and introduced a perspective I hadn’t considered before, which I really appreciate! However, with all three concepts, I’m not fully convinced about the efficient use of space, especially regarding the negative spaces. I would also appreciate it if you could consider where the used containers (jars, bottles, etc.) would be stored in the future designs.

    Thank you so much for all your hard work and creativity—it’s truly impressive, and I’m excited to see where these ideas go!

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