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Kimberly Hylton

Kimberly Hylton

San Francisco, CA, US

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initial drafting design of the multifunction puzzle piece
initial drafting design of the multifunction puzzle piece
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b-side wine and play rack

Given the challenge of creating a puzzle piece that fits and works together in identical multiplies, I came up with the b-side wine and play rack.  Creating a network of positive and negative parts in a predominantly circular piece allowed me to connect the pieces in a variety of ways giving rise to both a utilitarian function and playful interaction.  The b-side wine and play rack was created for those who love to entertain while also keeping in-tune with the sophisticated  beverages of the times.  Wine consumption and production has been on the rise since 2007 and has clearly become a modern staple in social gatherings.  The b-side wine and play rack gives you a conversational starter and a place to store your most prized wines in the middle of the action, while challenging your friends to a series of balanced piece combinations and shapes.

 
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Status: School Project
Location: San Francisco State University
My Role: Sole Design Project

 
cardboard prototype
cardboard prototype
iterations, opening up the end(s) to create a slot hook for more versatile combinations
iterations, opening up the end(s) to create a slot hook for more versatile combinations
CNC shop bot piece cut
CNC shop bot piece cut
3 tier relief cut on puzzle pieces using CNC
3 tier relief cut on puzzle pieces using CNC
sanding and finishing
sanding and finishing
various combinations
various combinations
various combinations
various combinations
various combinations
various combinations
various combinations
various combinations
storage combination with small batch of wine
storage combination with small batch of wine
the possibilities are endless!
the possibilities are endless!