Product Design: Experiment with Color, Material, and Shape
Experiment 3: Wood and Polyester 1
A course by Lex Pott , Product Designer
About the video: Experiment 3: Wood and Polyester 1
Overview
“In this experiment we will focus on making color transitions and color gradients. We will also use hot water with synthetic rit dye to color the polyester sheet material. The process will create sky gradients and color mixing. ”
In this video lesson Lex Pott addresses the topic: Experiment 3: Wood and Polyester 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Product Design: Experiment with Color, Material, and Shape. Explore form, function, and color with a series of materials to create a framework for designing your own products.
Partial transcription of the video
“Experiment 3: Wood and Polyester In this lesson, we’ll talk about wood and polyester and how to color these. Both the materials can be colored in the same way, although the behavior of the material is slightly different. In the case of wood, we have two types of grain. One is where the direction is horizontal, and in the other one the direction is vertical. Since the fibers will absorb the pigment differently, it will mean that this one will absorb it vertically, and here it would gradually go slower because every time the end grain will stop the absorption of the pigment. In case of the po...”
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Course summary for: Product Design: Experiment with Color, Material, and Shape
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DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design, Product Design
Lex Pott
A course by Lex Pott
Growing up in a household with artist parents made Lex aware of his desire to pursue an artistic career path from a young age. After graduating from Design Academy Eindhoven, Lex opened his self-titled design studio in Rotterdam in 2009, where he started to work on a variety of projects, creating both one-of-a-kind and mass production pieces.
His method focuses on testing the boundaries and properties of the materials he uses most: wood, stone, and metal. Combining form, function, and fun into each object he creates, Lex experiments and develops unique pieces through his raw and intuitive methodology. He has worked for various international labels and clients.
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