Folio was a project done in collaboration with Simon Pearce in a class run by Katrin Muller. Simon Pearce looked to Pratt students to develop products that would appeal to a younger generation, as they struggle with an aging clientele.
Younger generations tend to dine differently than their parents. With limited time, space and often money, the potluck meal is frequently favored above a more formal dining scenario. The very different demands of this style of dining offered the grounds for further exploration.
Extensive 3D sketching was done in order to discover compelling forms and form development methodology. An "edge to edge" methodology was then refined and applied to shapes that brought function and form together.
Three pieces were developed that address the common issues that standard dishes present to the potluck meal. They include easy grip and leverage as a plate fills, the accommodation of various foods of different consistencies, and providing retaining walls that allow the user to proceed with less concern for spilling.
Each piece underwent further refinement in Rhino3D. Final models were 3D printed, though the intended production material and technique is slab built porcelain.