BA Product Design
Harrison Brown
As a designer with a passion for visual language and user experiences, I enjoy focusing on small details that elevate functional designs into captivating experiences. By continually broadening my expertise through new techniques and approaches, I aim to leave lasting impressions on every project I undertake.
FlowStones
Ikigai, Kaizen, and flow are essential philosophies that help guide daily life challenges. Ikigai provides motivation and purpose, Kaizen offers a framework for tasks, and flow cultivates a mindset of effortless immersion in daily activities.
FlowStones is a transformative puzzle set inspired by these Japanese philosophies, and consists of three tactile pieces. The design uses traditional Eastern patterns to encapsulate the fundamental aspects of these philosophies, inviting users on a contemplative journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Users engage with the puzzle by balancing the FlowStones in unique ways, immersing themselves in a tactile exploration that engages the mind. Like the artful practice of balancing stones in nature, each arrangement facilitates meditative reflection of personal aspirations.
FlowStones serve as a conduit for achieving a state of flow, focusing the user's mind on the present moment and their individual pursuits. FlowStones stands not only as a puzzle, but as a catalyst for personal growth and a path for self-discovery.
Spirit Lamp
The spirit lamp is designed for young adults seeking to elevate their living space. The stress of the modern world often neglects to leave time for relaxation after work; the spirit lamp facilitates this relaxation for its users with its adaptable lighting. The lights can be lifted from the central base and transported wirelessly throughout the room. This is designed to illuminate areas of focus for interaction, encouraging users to interact with physical objects rather than their digital screens.
The lamp?s functionality draws from subtle elements of biomimicry, while its visual identity is influenced by the Japandi design aesthetic. The lamp?s functionality draws inspiration from the seed pods of the Scandinavian fireweed. The lanterns float freely away from the main base and can be distributed throughout the room. This alters the lighting setup from a brighter centralised location, to an ambient glow that spreads throughout the entire living space.