VaseVibe – Design Entrepreneurship
Contextual Statement
Acrylic is a sustainable material to produce and also to recycle.
A small acrylic vase is a desirable object for a Mother’s Day Stall or even boutique gift sellers.
Design Intent
It is a priority to meet sustainable expectations and sell gifts satisfying this requirement. Primary schools source at least 800 gifts per year for fundraising purposes e.g. Mother’s Day Stall.
Research
Research into bending and glueing acrylic was undertaken with Trotec technical support assisting in material affordances.
Outcome
Prototype made from 3mm corflute card, acrylics sourced from Trotec and also Griffith Tech Lasercutting offcuts.
Acrylic is a sustainable material to produce and also to recycle.
A small acrylic vase is a desirable object for a Mother’s Day Stall or even boutique gift sellers.
Design Intent
It is a priority to meet sustainable expectations and sell gifts satisfying this requirement. Primary schools source at least 800 gifts per year for fundraising purposes e.g. Mother’s Day Stall.
Research
Research into bending and glueing acrylic was undertaken with Trotec technical support assisting in material affordances.
Outcome
Prototype made from 3mm corflute card, acrylics sourced from Trotec and also Griffith Tech Lasercutting offcuts.