Display Continued



Display model without graphics.

 Model Making: I have assembled the Bristol board pieces of my necklace display. By lowering the pedestal height and increasing its diameter, the necklace box will be more stable when placed in
the display. To achieve the simplest graphic form I've eliminated the necklace image from above
San Marco on the branding piece, thus balancing the negative space of the text panel with alternating negative space above the cathedral. I also switched the positioning of the text and cathedral on the display panels. The graphic changes will all be evident in my next blog. All that is left to complete is applying the graphics to the model surfaces.

Model from above without graphics.





Display System Continued

Model Making: I spent nearly a day draftng the actual half scale version of my display parts for my Venetian glass necklace. The design concept changed after we had  a group critique a few days ago and I am going

to elevate my necklace box on a small pedestal as suggested by one of my classmates. Below are the

drafted parts and the cut out Bristol board parts of the display. I am using Strathmore Bristol 500 for

the construction material.

Display System Continued

Model Making: My model has turned out quite different from my original sketches. I arrived at the display system below by first constructing modular units from my sketches. I then arranged them in many different
positions until I found a configuration that accomodated my hexagonal necklace box. The entire display is based on a hexagonal shape - whole and half units. I was able to allow the tall units to float by creating a full hexagonal base back and front. I have been working on the graphics to apply to this model but they are not quite ready.


Display model shown from the front where graphics will be
applied to the two tall half hexagonal shapes.





Display model photgraphed from
above to show necklace box on a
hexagonal platform.



Display System

The Assignment: Design a free standing of counter-top display system that holds a multiple quantitiy of your product or product + container and reinforces the ideas you developed in the postcard, branding and container tasks.
Exploration: In approaching this assignment I explored the hexagonal shape online and came across an interesting site called webmineral.com which explored Crystallograph, a method of creating paper models of crystall formations. These models are quite intricate and got me thinking of different was to create my display model.
Sketches: Below are a few of several sketches for a counter-top display. I have tried to simplify the
hexagonal shaped elements with every attempt as I progress with my design, keeping in  mind ways to express the branding concept, promote the Venetian glass necklace and attract the right audience to the product.

Packaging / Container Continued

Ater many hours of measuring, cutting and pasting, I have finally finished the box for my Venetian glass
necklace. I constructed two different inside center pieces but am leaning toward the more intricate and
interesting star configuration. Having kept everything monochromatic as a backdrop for the necklace,
I believe the star makes the box that more special as a keepsake item.



Outside of the box showing the positve
and negative top and sides.



The silver and red interior with star
center piece.



The silver and red interior with a simple
hexagonal center piece.