Cultural Overlay Design Process
A side table inspired by elements of music production and sound.
Project Duration
1 month
Materials
Plywood
Veneer
Walnut wood
Maple wood
Project Brief
By researching other sub-culture “design” processes, I have to create a multidisciplinary framework that explores parallels between the two processes.
Defining My Design Process
I analyzed how I go about a project from start to finish.
Chosen Culture
The subculture I chose was music production and sound.
Reasoning
I grew up with music around me.
Someone I know used to be a music producer in Korea.
The process is different even though they are designed with different sensory.
Interview
Music Making Process
While conducting the interview, I learned about the different ways a band and how music producers create their songs. Another aspect my interviewee made clear was how 3D surround sound works.
New Design Process
I created a new design process by incorporating aspects from music production into my existing design process.
Sketches
Process
Final Design
The key points I focused on with the design are
Syncopation/Repitition
Inspired by sound waves
Show contrast —> differentiate the “beat” and the “melody”