piedra

spring 2023 - 5 weeks

toy-temple-teapot

the goal of the project was to make a 3D composition inspired by one of the four elements - fire, water, air, or earth. that 3D composition would then be interpreted into a toy, temple, or teapot in order to make a final product. a toy could use the elements of nature as kids would typically play with. stacking stones or adding personality to the organic and volumetric shapes. it is based on the user's interaction similar to how the earth is treated by nature and humans.

initial sketch

final model

packaging

clay models

the final model is made out of carved cork with a wooden base. each shape is unique and mimicking the forms found in natural sedimentary rocks. with the material choice, cork both helps the rocks stack on each other without slipping as easily as well as making little to no noise when they fall.