Don't leave me hanging
Don't leave me hanging
2026 (7 weeks)
rocky Respite
2025 (5 weeks)
An installation at Weinland Park that promotes both safety and playfulness
An installation at Weinland Park that promotes both safety and playfulness
SolidWorks // Procreate // Keyshot
SolidWorks // Procreate // Keyshot
A birdhouse made for the safest place for a nest - gravel!
SolidWorks // Procreate // Keyshot
What is it?
What is it?
Located at the intersection of Summit and 8th Street, this temporary
installation calls attention to an ordinarily mindless street corner by
creating a colorful and safer environment for the neighborhood.
Based on the functions of a Killdeer's nest, this birdhouse is made
up of two components - A bowl that cradles the bird's eggs, and a
lid to camouflage and create an elevated platform to protect them.
Based on the functions of a Killdeer's nest, this birdhouse is made up of two components - A bowl that cradles the bird's eggs, and a lid that camouflages and creates elevation to protect them.
What is the goal?
Using Weinland Park as our base location, we were tasked to create
an urban installation that spoke to our specific location while
designing for the community by providing playful experience.
Using Weinland Park as our base location, we were tasked to create
an urban installation that spoke to our specific location while
designing for the community by providing playful experience.
What is the Goal?
This project aims to provide for a specific bird, the Killdeer, and create a dwelling that caters to their needs while embodying the design language of the chosen sustainable brand, Mater.
ROCKY RESPITE
ROCKY RESPITE
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
A KILLDEER'S NEST
While a Killdeer's nesting habits protect their offspring in the wild, it does not protect against unwary humans; this is what ROCKY RESPITE aims to solve.
MATER: THE BRAND
This bird nest also matches Mater's brand language, often featuring soft and rounded forms in their furniture pieces.
A KILLDEER'S NEST
Based on the functions of a Killdeer's nest, this birdhouse is made up of two components - A bowl that cradles the bird's eggs, and a lid that camouflages and creates elevation to protect them.
MATER: THE BRAND
This bird nest also matches Mater's brand language, often featuring soft and rounded forms in their furniture pieces.
Intersection at
Summit and 8th
A KILLDEER'S
NEST
Intersection at
Summit and 8th
We noticed the intersection had a large accumulation of waste as well as three lanes of high speed traffic that refused to stop for pedestrians… how can we design an installation to nudge pedestrians away from the edge of the sidewalk?
We noticed the intersection had a large accumulation of waste as well as three lanes of high speed traffic that refused to stop for pedestrians… how can we design an installation to nudge pedestrians away from the edge of the sidewalk?
Place Analysis
MATER:
THE BRAND
Place Analysis
Using Christopher Day's book Consensus Design and his Four Layers of place analysis, Day discusses how the “spirit” of a location may constitute its uniqueness. We noted that there wasn't a "sprit" at this location… so what if we gave it one?
Using Christopher Day's book Consensus Design and his Four Layers of place analysis, Day discusses how the “spirit” of a location may constitute its uniqueness. We noted that there wasn't a "sprit" at this location… so what if we gave it one?
Using Christopher Day's book Consensus Design and his Four Layers of place analysis, Day discusses how the “spirit” of a location may constitute its uniqueness. We noted that there wasn't a "sprit" at this location… so what if we gave it one?
A KILLDEER'S
NEST
While a Killdeer's nesting habits protect their offspring in the wild, it does not protect against unwary humans; this is what ROCKY RESPITE aims to solve.
MATER:
THE BRAND
This bird nest also matches Mater's brand language, often featuring soft and rounded forms in their furniture pieces.
A KILLDEER'S
NEST
While a Killdeer's nesting habits protect their offspring in the wild, it does not protect against unwary humans; this is what ROCKY RESPITE aims to solve.
MATER:
THE BRAND
This bird nest also matches Mater's brand language, often featuring soft and rounded forms in their furniture pieces.
Intersection at
Summit and 8th
We noticed the intersection had a large accumulation of waste as well as three lanes of high speed traffic that refused to stop for pedestrians… how can we design an installation to nudge pedestrians away from the edge of the sidewalk?
Place Analysis
Using Christopher Day's book Consensus Design and his Four Layers of place analysis, Day discusses how the “spirit” of a location may constitute its uniqueness. We noted that there wasn't a "sprit" at this location… so what if we gave it one?
A KILLDEER'S
NEST
While a Killdeer's nesting habits protect their offspring in the wild, it does not protect against unwary humans; this is what ROCKY RESPITE aims to solve.
MATER:
THE BRAND
This bird nest also matches Mater's brand language, often featuring soft and rounded forms in their furniture pieces.
A KILLDEER'S
NEST
While a Killdeer's nesting habits protect their offspring in the wild, it does not protect against unwary humans; this is what ROCKY RESPITE aims to solve.
MATER:
THE BRAND
This bird nest also matches Mater's brand language, often featuring soft and rounded forms in their furniture pieces.
ROCKY RESPITE
ROCKY RESPITE
Process
Process
Sketching and Ideation
Focusing on form and function, I chose a design that achieved multiple goals: It could camouflage the Killdeer eggs while nestled in the ground, follow Mater's design language, and have modular/replaceable parts if they get damaged in the wild.
Sketching and Ideation
Focusing on form and function, I chose a design that achieved multiple goals: It could camouflage the Killdeer eggs while nestled in the ground, follow Mater's design language, and have modular/replaceable parts if they get damaged in the wild.
Sketching and Ideation
Focusing on form and function, I chose a design that achieved multiple goals: It could camouflage the Killdeer eggs while nestled in the ground, follow Mater's design language, and have modular/replaceable parts if they get damaged in the wild.
Sketching and Ideation
Focusing on form and function, I chose a design that achieved multiple goals: It could camouflage the Killdeer eggs while nestled in the ground, follow Mater's design language, and have modular/replaceable parts if they get damaged in the wild.
Sketching and Ideation
Focusing on form and function, I chose a design that achieved multiple goals: It could camouflage the Killdeer eggs while nestled in the ground, follow Mater's design language, and have modular/replaceable parts if they get damaged in the wild.
Sketching and Ideation
Focusing on form and function, I chose a design that achieved multiple goals: It could camouflage the Killdeer eggs while nestled in the ground, follow Mater's design language, and have modular/replaceable parts if they get damaged in the wild.
Sketching and Ideation
Focusing on form and function, I chose a design that achieved multiple goals: It could camouflage the Killdeer eggs while nestled in the ground, follow Mater's design language, and have modular/replaceable parts if they get damaged in the wild.
Sketching
and Ideation
Focusing on form and function, I chose a design that achieved multiple goals: It could camouflage the Killdeer eggs while nestled in the ground, follow Mater's design language, and have modular/replaceable parts if they get damaged in the wild.
Prototyping
Prototyping
I evaluated my sketched forms by creating to-scale cardboard prototypes.
I decided on the concept with the curved shape, as it would nestle into the gravel easier.
I evaluated my sketched forms by creating to-scale cardboard prototypes.
I decided on the concept with the curved shape, as it would nestle into the gravel easier.
Prototyping
I evaluated my sketched forms by creating to-scale cardboard prototypes. I decided on the concept with the curved shape, as it would nestle into the gravel easier.
Prototyping
I evaluated my sketched forms by creating to-scale cardboard prototypes. I decided on the concept with the curved shape, as it would nestle into the gravel easier.
Modeling + Casting
Modeling + Casting
After modeling the negatives in SolidWorks, I 3D printed my molds and prepared them for the concrete casting process.
After modeling the negatives in SolidWorks, I 3D printed my molds and prepared them for the concrete casting process.
Modeling + Casting
After modeling the negatives in SolidWorks, I 3D printed my molds and prepared them for the concrete casting process.
Modeling + Casting
After modeling the negatives in SolidWorks, I 3D printed my molds and prepared them for the concrete casting process.
Modeling + Casting
After modeling the negatives in SolidWorks, I 3D printed my molds and prepared them for the concrete casting process.
Modeling + Casting
After modeling the negatives in SolidWorks, I 3D printed my molds and prepared them for the concrete casting process.
Modeling + Casting
After modeling the negatives in SolidWorks, I 3D printed my molds and prepared them for the concrete casting process.
The casting process allowed for a streamlined and accurate replication of the bird house's concrete components.
The casting process allowed for a streamlined and accurate replication of the bird house's concrete components.
The casting process allowed for a streamlined and accurate replication of the bird house's concrete components.
The casting process allowed for a streamlined and accurate replication of the bird house's concrete components.
why the redesign?
why the redesign?
Maybe you noticed these current parts don't match the original sketch's design…
…this is because I mis-measured my CNC file to cut the wooden lid; clearly, something needed to change.
Maybe you noticed these current parts don't match the original sketch's design…
…this is because I mis-measured my CNC file to cut the wooden lid; clearly, something needed to change.
Modeling + Casting
Maybe you noticed these current parts don't match the original sketch's design… this is because I mis-measured my CNC file to cut the wooden lid; clearly, something needed to change.
why the redesign?
Maybe you noticed these current parts don't match the original sketch's design…
…this is because I mis-measured my CNC file to cut the wooden lid; clearly, something needed to change.
why the redesign?
Maybe you noticed these current parts don't match the original sketch's design…
…this is because I mis-measured my CNC file to cut the wooden lid; clearly, something needed to change.
why the redesign?
Maybe you noticed these current parts don't match the original sketch's design… this is because I mis-measured my CNC file to cut the wooden lid; clearly, something needed to change.
why the redesign?
Maybe you noticed these current parts don't match the original sketch's design…
…this is because I mis-measured my CNC file to cut the wooden lid; clearly, something needed to change.
why the redesign?
Maybe you noticed these current parts don't match the original sketch's design…
…this is because I mis-measured my CNC file to cut the wooden lid; clearly, something needed to change.
Modeling + Casting
Maybe you noticed these current parts don't match the original sketch's design… this is because I mis-measured my CNC file to cut the wooden lid; clearly, something needed to change.
why the redesign?
Maybe you noticed these current parts don't match the original sketch's design…
…this is because I mis-measured my CNC file to cut the wooden lid; clearly, something needed to change.
REQUESTING HELP!
REQUESTING HELP!
After informing my cohort of my design concerns, they encouraged me to re-design and lean into the "flawless" nature of 3D prints.
After informing my cohort of my design concerns, they encouraged me to re-design and lean into the "flawless" nature of 3D prints.
After informing my cohort of my design concerns, they encouraged me to re-design and lean into the "flawless" nature of 3D prints.
REQUESTING HELP!
REQUESTING HELP!
REQUESTING HELP!
After informing my cohort of my design concerns, they encouraged me to re-design and lean into the "flawless" nature of 3D prints.
REQUESTING HELP!
REQUESTING HELP!
After informing my cohort of my design concerns, they encouraged me to re-design and lean into the "flawless" nature of 3D prints.
REQUESTING HELP!
REQUESTING HELP!
After informing my cohort of my design concerns, they encouraged me to re-design and lean into the "flawless" nature of 3D prints.
REQUESTING HELP!
REQUESTING HELP!
After informing my cohort of my design concerns, they encouraged me to re-design and lean into the "flawless" nature of 3D prints.
REQUESTING HELP!
REQUESTING HELP!
After informing my cohort of my design concerns, they encouraged me to re-design and lean into the "flawless" nature of 3D prints.
THE REDESIGN
THE REDESIGN
This lead me to take inspiration from another one of Mater's design, while still keeping the nest's original functions.
This lead me to take inspiration from another one of Mater's design, while still keeping the nest's original functions.
Modeling + Casting
After modeling the negatives in SolidWorks, I 3D printed my molds and prepared them for the concrete casting process.
THE REDESIGN
This lead me to take inspiration from another one of Mater's design, while still keeping the nest's original functions.
THE REDESIGN
This lead me to take inspiration from another one of Mater's design, while still keeping the nest's original functions.
THE REDESIGN
This lead me to take inspiration from another one of Mater's design, while still keeping the nest's original functions.
THE REDESIGN
This lead me to take inspiration from another one of Mater's design, while still keeping the nest's original functions.
FINALIZING
FINALIZING
After re-designing the lid's component and thicknesses, I casted the new components, as well as printing the lid's base and locking arms using wood filament.
After re-designing the lid's component and thicknesses, I casted the new components, as well as printing the lid's base and locking arms using wood filament.
Modeling + Casting
After modeling the negatives in SolidWorks, I 3D printed my molds and prepared them for the concrete casting process.
FINALIZING
After re-designing the lid's component and thicknesses, I casted the new components, as well as printing the lid's base and locking arms using wood filament.
FINALIZING
After re-designing the lid's component and thicknesses, I casted the new components, as well as printing the lid's base and locking arms using wood filament.
FINALIZING
After re-designing the lid's component and thicknesses, I casted the new components, as well as printing the lid's base and locking arms using wood filament.
finalizing
After re-designing the lid's component and thicknesses, I casted the new components, as well as printing the lid's base and locking arms using wood filament.
Additionally, the filament was sanded and stained to increase the material's contrast, and resemble Mater's Matek material.
Additionally, the filament was sanded and stained to increase the material's contrast, and resemble Mater's Matek material.
Additionally, the filament was sanded and stained to increase the material's contrast, and resemble Mater's Matek material.
After modeling the negatives in SolidWorks, I 3D printed my molds and prepared them for the concrete casting process.
