Sunday, August 17, 2008

TASK 3: Product Sketching

CAFE BAR -




Designer: Nielsen Design Associates, Sydney, Australia, from 1970-1972

Year: Made 1977-1980 by Cafe Bar International, A division of Burns Philip & Co Ltd, Sydney, Australia.

This redesign of the Cafe Bar 'Mini' drink dispenser, was the first to be deliberately styled to meet growing consumer demands for a machine that fitted contemporary office 'aesthetic' : round corners, large simple knobs, orange plastic housing.



See this at: http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/?irn=102226




'EXPO SOUND'



Designer: Grant & Mary Featherston, Melbourne, Victoria, 1966.


Year: Manufactured by Aristoc Industries Pty Ltd, Victoria, 1967-1970




'Expo Sound' chair formed from one piece of moulded polystyrene foam and covered in orange wool fabric. The headrest, back and base constructed in one continuous circular form, the head and back scooped out creating a surrounding effect. The headrest and back feature buttoned upholstery. A circular seat of polyurethane is set into the base of the frame. The underside of the base is fitted with a circular wooden ring. Two speakers are fitted to the internal shell in the head bolster and two circular panels or the speakers are visible on the reverse of the back.




see this at: http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/?irn=55635




CYCLONE IND. GARDEN PRINING RANGE




Designer: Cyclone Industries




Year: ???, Manufactured by Meridian International




The Cyclone Garden Pruner Range is an innovative set of hand trimming tools designed to provide the professional gardener or home enthusiast with the ultimate in high quality cutting performance.




See this at: www.cyclone.com.au





REFERENCE:




Powerhouse museum, http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/






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