Vestige
Objective:
This project falls in the realm of discursive design - an approach that views the design process as a platform for fostering critical discussions and exploring societal issues through the creation of thought-provoking work.
This capstone project was completed over the course of two semesters, the first being research and experimentation [Continuum] and the second being implementation [Vestige]. Our studio researched those who have been displaced due to climate disasters such as fire, rising temperatures, water and infectious disease and we were tasked with designing a solution to address their unexpected displacement. I completed two books, Continuum and Vestige which contain my process work from each semester.
My initial research was primarily focused on fire, but throughout the duration of the semester my project became applicable to all disasters, focusing mainly on the individual themselves.
Vol. 1 Continuum
I was investigating the body as ‘site’ during the first leg of my research, looking into various carrying/storage mechanisms and strategies a displaced person could use to collect displaced objects that are found along the path to a new home.
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Vol. 2 Vestige
How can an individual collect and return scattered/donated objects to rebuild both the metaphysical and physical walls of a displaced community? Conceptually, the human body functions as the first site - the user wears an armature around the body as they are in an affected area, collecting salvageable/donated items and storing them along the body as they go. The armature can then be removed from the body and setup in display mode, where individuals in need can identify the station as a location where they can replace lost belongings and receive aid.
