The PokerBox- part of the `declassified` secret compartment project (2020)
This custom built and fully fitted box contains all the equipment needed for a game of poker. But nestled in with the 100 ceramic poker chips, two decks of cards and three player's buttons hide two secret compartments, accessible only through interaction with the box.
To find the compartments concealed within the PokerBox an interactive experience has been developed, head over to www.declassifieddesign.co.uk to see if you can find the secrets concealed within!
The Open Cabinet (2019)
This standing cabinet was designed and made with the philosophies of repairability and distributed design in mind. The Open cabinet is assembled using only glue-less knock-down joinery, meaning that the entire cabinet can be easily disassembled. The purpose of this is to allow a piece to be easily removed from the cabinet should it be damaged. The full technical drawings of each piece are available to the user, allowing them to have a replacement piece crafted by a local maker. This slow repair and evolution of the piece over time prolongs its life and gives the Open Cabinet a unique narrative opportunity.
The Archimedes' Platter- a new spin on food sharing (2020)
The Archimedes’ Platter, named for the mechanism that inspired the design- the trammel of Archimedes- is a modern take on the traditional lazy Susan system. Rather than food just spinning in the centre of the table, the crossed linear rails and carriages of this design carry the food in and out from the centre of the table whilst it rotates, making the sharing of meals across large tables quick and effortless.
Ground stainless steel rods and machined Teflon (PTFE) sliders were used to ensure smooth movement in this system. The base and platter are both constructed of veneered plywood with an ebonised Ash surround. The top of the platter shows an explosion pattern cut from Walnut burr veneer.
Circadia colour changing up-lights (2018)
The Circadia up-lights were the result of a project with the theme of `waste`. My particular approach to this was to explore the idea of wasted time which led to the circadian cycle- the natural rhythm of alert and drowsy that affects all of us. As it turns out this rhythm is strongly affected by the ambient light in your environment, the colour temperature of this light triggering the release of different chemicals in the brain. By being able to easily adjust the colour temperature of the light emitted from Circadia, this light enables you to maximise efficiency in either your place of work or at home.
Miniature Drinks Cabinet (2019)
This miniaturised drinks cabinet takes all the different items necessary for enjoying a quiet drink: cut crystal tumblers, hip flask, filling funnel, and puts them all in one place allowing you to enjoy your favourite tipple with ease. The fully upholstered box securely holds all the equipment in place with the hip flask being secured into the lid for easy access. A small knife is concealed for safety behind the hip flask, a very useful tool for removing foil or wax from the top of a bottle.
The box is solid cherry, with Oak panels on the top and base reminiscent of oak whiskey barrels.
Curl steam bent shelf (2018)
This shelf was one of a series of experiments into the functional applications of steam bending. The brackets for this shelf are steamed from a single length of Cedar. The straight grain of the timber runs uninterrupted around the bracket, giving it incredible strength despite the thin nature of the material. The shelf hangs from the wall off the oversized keyhole mounts cut into the top of each bracket. These simple mounts not only make hanging the shelf easy, but also allow it to be quickly and easily taken down for cleaning or to create more space in a room.
Locate customisable desk organiser with interlocking and stackable Jesmonite® trays (2019)
The Locate range of customisable desk organisation is the result of my own messy desk. I (as many people) am constantly losing things and need somewhere to keep the little bits and bobs that forever fill my desk. The small cast Jesmonite trays are perfectly sized to hold anything from paperclips to memory sticks, and the quarter-round feet allow the tray to be positioned anywhere in the pegboard. The pots can even be stacked vertically on top of each other, meaning you can store as many as you wish off the one base. The solid Ash base also has four grooves that can be positioned on either side of the piece for holding pens and pencils.
Flame Walnut and Bronze Poker chip tray, part of the `declassified` secret compartment project (2020)
This removable chip tray sits within the PokerBox custom games box, holding 100 ceramic-core poker chips secure, it can also be easily removed to help holding chips during a game. The tray is made up of two shaped panels of a beautiful flame walnut separated by polished bronze rods. The walnut has been slowly French Polished to a mirror finish to compliment the deep, 3D grain of the material. see more products from the `Declassified` project at www.declassifieddesign.co.uk
Hestia Pendant Lamp (2019)
This large, decorative pendant lamp is reminiscent of the glowing embers of a fire. The inner face of the Ash spokes glow warm with the orange light of the Edison bulb whilst the outer faces, stained black using a natural pigment extracted from walnut husks to resemble the burning timbers of a campfire, cast ever changing shadows around the room.
Bowtie Box (2018)
Made from a single piece of damaged timber, this design was the culmination of a research project looking into repair. Focusing on repairing the raw material rather than a damaged product, wooden fixings called bowties were used to secure the timber before processing. The relative position of pieces from the raw blank was preserved in the final design, meaning the original defect still flows around the entire product. Preserving and highlighting both the defect and its repair, adding to the materials narrative, and giving it a new lease of life.
The Pokerbox, part of the `declassified` secret compartment project (2020)
This custom built and fully fitted box contains all the equipment needed for a game of poker. But nestled in with the 100 ceramic poker chips, two decks of cards and three player's buttons hide two secret compartments, accessible only through interaction with the box.
To find the compartments concealed within the PokerBox an interactive experience has been developed, head over to www.declassifieddesign.co.uk to see if you can find the secrets concealed within!
Hex Side Table (2019)
This side table was one of a series of experiments into the functional applications of steam bending. Hex features sturdy steam-bent oak legs, strongly secured together with curved brackets at the base. The three legs curve at the top to lie flush against the striking hexagonal top, providing a large surface for an extremely sturdy fixing, not to mention a simple, eye-catching form. The edge of the ash surround to the table top is dyed using a natural stain extracted from Walnut husks. (Teapot not included!)
Chevron Bifold Wallet, part of the `declassified` secret compartment project (2020)
The Chevron wallet. A large bifold pattern leather wallet designed and made with the integration of secret compartments in mind, featuring a 3-slot card holder, coin pouch and full-size fabric lined notes bill on the surface, but also concealing three secret pockets and hideaways. Perfect for keeping an extra bit of cash hidden `in case of emergencies` or hiding away ID you may not want on display. This wallet was designed as part of the `Declassified` project, exploring how the incorporation of secret compartments into functional pieces changes how the user interacts with them, see more on this and other Declassified products at: www.declassifieddesign.co.uk
Walnut and Sycamore solid-wood pattern Chess Board (2019)
This competition size chess board is made by laminating a solid-wood pattern of Walnut and Sycamore squares over a Plywood base with a Sapele Border. The solid wood approach allows for solid `blanks` to be constructed, through which consistency is ensured as the pattern is assembled from slices cut from these original blanks.
Locate customisable desk organiser with interlocking and stackable Jesmonite® trays (2019)
The Locate range of customisable desk organisation is the result of my own messy desk. I (as many people) am constantly losing things and need somewhere to keep the little bits and bobs that forever fill my desk. The small cast Jesmonite trays are perfectly sized to hold anything from paperclips to memory sticks, and the quarter-round feet allow the tray to be positioned anywhere in the pegboard. The pots can even be stacked vertically on top of each other, meaning you can store as many as you wish off the one base. The solid Ash base also has four grooves that can be positioned on either side of the piece for holding pens and pencils.