Intent : The problem that I am trying to solve with this project is the issue of concealing/carrying one’s personal items (ex: phone, credit card, cash, lip gloss, keys, etc.) when going out to a party or a club. The accessory that I am physically creating is a bracelet that has the capacity to hold and conceal items that would customarily be stored in a wallet (cash, debit/credit cards, ID cards, metro cards, etc.). The objective is to create a solution which possesses the duality of an attractive accessory and the usability of a wallet.
Statement : The system that I am borrowing from is that of origami, specifically an octahedron. This can be seen in the base folds of the box which holds the items. I started with the same base as the octahedron and played with where I could go from there to create a sturdy form and ended up with a rectangular open top box. This part of the prototype was first made with acrylic but after more consideration, I will be altering this slightly (possibly by lining the acrylic with fabric) because the whole point is for the accessory to blend and only show its contents when aesthetically acceptable. I will keep the bracelet section in sheet metal because it is pliable and allows the accessory to be taken on and off with ease but will also hold its form when the wearer is moving around.
Paper Prototypes :
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- First Large-Scale Paper Prototype It is easier to work on a larger scale when playing with the origami folds.
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- Lid Paper Prototype I Experimentation with the spiraling method of covering the rectangle.
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- Smaller Paper Prototype This one was still a little too big to be worn on the wrist.
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- Lid Paper Prototype II Smaller scale, inspired by initial folding method but cut into individual pieces.
Material Prototypes :
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- Material Prototype IV :: ON WRIST
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- Material Prototype I :: TOP
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- Material Prototype II :: SIDE
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- Material Prototype III :: BOTTOM
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- Material Prototype V :: SIDE
