Cracked Vase Iderations
Initial Iterations for a vase exploring the idea of breaking open from the inside.
Cracked Planter
Realizing that a large, bulbous ceramic vessel would be difficult to ship and store, it was back to the drawing board. The cracked plater retained the concept of breaking outwards; while it’s rectilinear, modular form, proved more strategic from a shipping / sales standpoint.
Two planters were designed to fit comfortably on a standardized window sill, and when tiled, create a surface that appeared to breathe.
Cracked Planter (Basic Specs for Quote)
The cracked planter is an excellent example of the importance of understanding a materials natural properties when designing. Intended to be three parts, slip-cast ceramic, it was soon learned that ceramic cast into a long thin form will shrink unevenly, and cause fit problems. While never produced, this concept was a quick lesson in how production, material, and design must work together to achieve the final object.