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Jirao Design
Year
Duration
Course
Skills
2024
14 Weeks
Design Lab 1
Brand research
Styling
Surface Modeling
Since 1643, Trudon upholds a philosophy firmed by its mastering the art of candle-making and commitment to preserving heritage in centuries.
Trudon presents a living part of French history, cherished for maintaining the same level of excellence that once served kings and emperors.
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Alternative
Transportation Tool
Enhancing Tradition
with Innovation
Inspired by baroque era, designing a set of fireplace mantel and toolset that enable users to enjoy the process of setting up a fire step by step in a traditional way, incorporating modern innovations that enhance the holistic, elegance experience.
Inspiration
Being inspired by Trudon's fragrance diffuser, focus on integrating the arrangment of the mantel, basket, screen and the toolset to make setting up a fireplace a smooth, holistic experience.
As a popular alternative tool to cars, more and more seniors with osteoarthritis go with a mobility scooter.
Design Direction
Fluted Layers
curve transition
Geometric Flow
Proportion
Keeping a clear sillouette to enphasize the masculine brand identity, while keeping a softer curve.
Orthographic
Masculine & Feminine
From a distance, the mantel shows an almost architectural masculinity, standing as a focal point in the room.
But as you step closer,the firelights uncovers its softer, more intimate side with a warm glow.
Solace
The alabaster introduces a soft, wax-like texture to the mantel,echoing Trudon’s heritage.
Alabaster
Noir Éclat
Noir Marble, Honed Finish
The black marble enhances the fireplace’s architectural presence,brings a modern edge to the design
Electic &
Modern Classic
emphasizes the artful combination of elements from different historical periods, cultures, and styles to create a cohesive yet highly personalized aesthetic.
Interior
Design
The interior design of the fireplace brings together contrasting materials and textures
Natural Materials
inspired by Tradition
The honeycomb texture adds to Trudon's heritage, celebrating its iconic connection to bees and beeswax.
Alabaster is incorporated into the mantel design to harmonize with Trudon’s alabaster product line.
Details
Process
Use sketches to find the best proprtion, take to 3D to explore the form transition.
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