dino

an espresso mocha pot that pours cheerfulness into your mug,

invite that inner child to come out, start the day with a smile!

high-fidelity model: pu foam, felt, polymer clay.

study of playful design language from a Fischer-price’s kid toy, fusion with the brilliant functionality of the bialetti’s mocha pot.

in-depth study…

cardboard mock-up
rapid form study prototype
hand-carved “dinosaur head” pot lid.
bondo application to fill in micro-textures of pu-foam
complete smooth surface after repetitively careful process of sanding and polishing
primer application to completely seal surface
sculpting polymer clay
first layer of watermelon pink undertone
improvising step of re-carving a hole in the middle chamber to insert a magnet
re-bondo the hole to secure magnet inside
first layer of green to add an undertone for the next yellow layer
another improvising step of syringe wrap, so the sprays can reach and cover evenly entire surface of the middle chamber
ice bathed clay after baking for faster solidify
fine-details painted with high-pigmented gouache
sewing felt for handle, the other magnet was inserted inside
final model pot lid
final model handle
final model pot, spout and pressure safety valve attached
dino head lid on mocha pot
magnet was intentionally place so handle pull-snap in place
what do you think?
Certificate of Recognition "Excellence in Process", SFSU School of Design, 2023

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