Ethan Howard
FPD
I like to design things that are used, not just made and looked at whilst gathering dust. Items that are experienced and appreciated by as many people as possible.
Working with timber most excites me. Studying and using such a versatile, natural material whilst navigating the quirks of the material is lots of fun.
I'd like to keep working with my hands as my life progresses. I'm not very particular about what sector this may be in. Although for now, as long as I'm moving about, using my hands and problem solving - I'm happy.
Fawr Bench
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Benches have always been about socialising to me - growing up in a small rural town, my mates and I would nickname public benches around town and use them as landmarks, “7pm at Malcolm bench” or “wait for us at Scenic bench”. Over the years we would have spent countless hours sat on benches talking rubbish, good times.
I designed the piece with sociaising in mind. It’s meant for a large indoor space, like a gallery, library etc. Users sat on the inwards facing side are placed in eachother’s periphery, subconsciously encouraging interaction and conversation. Whilst the other side offers a greater sense of privacy, which may benefit neurodivergent people who may struggle with eye-contact.
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This stool utilises ‘imperfect’ offcuts from the furniture industry that would normally be classed as waste. These Number 1 Common offcuts have defects such as cracks and knots. Knots with holes were plugged using router templates, whilst preserving the surrounding swirling grain. The top is made from four species of wood: red oak, maple, cherry and yellow birch. The legs are handmade from oak. By celebrating the natural ‘imperfections’ of timber, hopefully fewer trees that the industry fell will end up as waste.
Click here for a video!
This stool utilises ‘imperfect’ offcuts from the furniture industry that would normally be classed as waste. These Number 1 Common offcuts have defects such as cracks and knots. Knots with holes were plugged using router templates, whilst preserving the surrounding swirling grain. The top is made from four species of wood: red oak, maple, cherry and yellow birch. The legs are handmade from oak. By celebrating the natural ‘imperfections’ of timber, hopefully fewer trees that the industry fell will end up as waste.
