X&M

Cassandra Carosello

X&M explores different typefaces found in public signage, along with dimension and character construction by turning 2D letterforms into 3D models. The concept is to collect characters from two different typefaces and represent them in a 3D form according to their history. The use of wood is inspired by the Mesquite typeface’s creation as part of the Adobe Wood Type series, and the acrylic is inspired by the contemporary take of the unknown typeface. Metal fasteners are used for an industrial look.

Birch plywood, acrylic, metal
5 x 2.5 x 5 in. (X); 5 x 3.5 x 2.5 in. (M)

Waves

Tia Besser Paul

Sandra Alexandre-Aime

This table evolved from an exploration of water and the formation of waves. The interest lay in the repetitive motion of waves being formed, incorporated into the legs of the table. The desire was to utilize abandoned moving crates and give them a second life. To keep the integrity of the wood, the surface was left blemished, there are still marks such as nail holes and the warps in the wood are intact. This gives personality to the surface and hints at its previous life.

Reclaimed wood, steel
40 x 20 x 20 in.

Sweet World

Lindy Li Loong

Milin Li

Sweet World is a low-poly 3D video that demonstrates the various desserts of different cultures. They are represented as three cubes on a plate. The top cube is Patbingsu, a Korean dessert. It is made of shaved ice, syrup, red beans, mochi, and fruits. The middle dessert is a mille-feuille, a European pastry made of layers of puff pastry and cream, topped with a glazed icing. The last dessert is American Jell-O filled with fruit punch. Furthermore, the video includes animated versions of Lindy and Milin who have fun in this crazy, sweet world.

Digital video, Blender

Pigmentower

Philippe Caron

Andy Sherman

Sebastien Giasson

Pigmentower is a creative and immersive video game. The player finds himself in an open staircase tower that seems infinite. He can interact with the position of the stairs in order to make their way up the tower. Each staircase has a unique colour, and the player clicks on buttons to keep in their mix. In order to move forward, the colours must be activated. The object of the game is to find the perfect combination of colours.

Unity 5

Neo OP

Luis Aretuo

As a daydreamer, Luis spends most of his days thinking of shapes and patterns that pop into his head and move around endlessly. This motion piece represents the styles, influences, and sounds that have shaped his student years, abstract yet relatable. All of it uses 3D software to create two-dimensional pieces that can easily move between both planes and engage the audience.

Cinema 4D and After Effects

Mineral Formations

Dina Bakalova

Anna Luisa Lopes

Carlos Chavez

Felipe Munoz

The concept and fabrication of this coffee table are an interdisciplinary cooperative work between the Design and Engineering departments. The inspiration comes mainly from bio-mimicry, though also some influence from the neatness of Scandinavian design. The table depicts natural formations such as rocks and crystal structures, highlighting the coldness of those sharp-edged shapes through the usage of steel, formed liked the facets of a gemstone. The aim is to entangle the visually appealing with the functional by balancing the bleakness of the steel with warmth and softness of the pinewood.

White pinewood, steel sheets, coating stain, anti-co
36 x 24 x 17 in.

Letterform Sculptures

Camila Acosta

This project aimed to explore the architecture of letters in the built environment. The constructed characters are the “A” from Ardene’s logo, and the “M” from Clément’s logo. The colour palette is inspired by the CMYK colour model. The materials used are a combination of Plexiglas, glass paint, and steel.

Plexiglas and metal
5 x 5 x 3 in.

Lampada

Samantha Dicriscio

Lampada is a lamp created solely from wood, hollow inside, strong on the outside. It was created to touch upon the concept of “eternally yours”, a companion through life, or an object that can be passed down. The manipulation of the lamp and lighting was created to give each user the freedom to change it whichever way they feel fits within their lifestyle. This creates a whole different effect and meaning to the overall look. With the lamp comes an interactive graphic piece accentuating different parts to enhance the user experience.

Wood, LED, paper
20 x 5 x 13 in. (lamp), 7 x 4 in. (book)

Increscent

Hailey Turcato

Increscent is an adjustable and customizable lamp. It gives a choice to the user to add more or less light, thus allowing the amount of electricity used to be controlled. All the pieces can be reorganized to customize the shape of the lamp. Increment was made using 3D printing and CNC milling. It uses electromagnetic connections to attach each piece.

ABS Plastic, Russian Birch Plywood, Birch Wood, Magnets, LED
5 x 9.5 in.

Game therapy, Feng shui edition

Katerine Dennie-Marcoux

Alexis Dionne

If colouring mandalas can be a Zen and relaxing activity, so can furnishing a virtual room with colours and the five elements. Using a few important key elements of Feng Shui, the object of the game is to help the characters be happy by giving them a chance of a better life by arranging their living room space. Take this opportunity to relax.

Computer

Doors

Francis Goodship

Doors is inspired by Thomas Demand’s piece named Abgang (Exit). Abgang evokes a very strong sense of mystery with a very minimalist aesthetic and construction. The familiar construction of stairs, placed in an infinite blank space, pushes the question of where they lead. Doors attempts to recreate this sense with another familiar structure. This project consists of a series of ajar doors in closed-off rooms that serve to replicate the intrigue and frustrations in Demand’s pieces. The open door brings viewers to look inside only to find the intrigue is perpetuated to what seems to be a near infinite extent.

MDF
10 x 17 x 9 in.

Boxed Light

Emilie Kehm

Boxed Light is made to accompany those prone to change spaces, for it is a design effortlessly integrated in diverse environments. Its simple, minimalist design enables it to be easily compacted in order to avoid any damages when being transported. It incorporates the notion of practicality and sustainability, repurposing an existing object for a new design.

Wood, recycled glass bottle, LED
10 x 5 x 5 in.