Artist’s
statement:
Boarders
– In design, I don’t believe in them. Of course demand, desirability,
and budgets all play a part, but not creative restriction. It’s
not about the next feasible step, but pushing to develop the most dynamic,
most functional piece of work you can possibly think of. Now you can step
back.
Risk is not the definitive factor in design; I believe to make any new
ground, it’s the high risk ideas that get us there, and with the
most fun along the way. Failure can be devastating but not as difficult
to deal with as, “What If..?”
If there is a need; a design will succeed regardless...given the chance.
And if its not successful then it’s always another stepping stone
to getting there.
The product
featured above was originally developed as a Design for Need; an individual
piece that’s main principle was to give young professionals the
opportunity of spacious living within a compromised environment. It was
inspired by the Microflat scheme - which was much publicised at the time
- and was developed to work as a ‘plug-in’ for that concept.
The modular
form opens out to occupy an existing space and was originally designed
as a home office or utility room. It was later personalised for musicians,
not only because of my own interest but as I believe they are among the
least catered-for people with the need for the most space at home. It
also gave me the chance to explore the characteristics of a recording
booth and incorporate them into the design.
Please e-mail
me for details of the products featured, related issues or a copy of my
CV.
Mathew
Dixon
BA Hons Product Design
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sales, commissions and to send comments to the artist.
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