Friday, April 9, 2010

Hanging Tessallated Rabbit Curtain



I've been wanting to create a hanging tessellated curtain for a while now, and finally had some down time yesterday to put one together. It would be great to be able to sell these, so I've been thinking about getting a prototype made. Have a quick look!

Tessellations are a thing of beauty, and it's puzzling that you don't see more custom organic tessellations incorporated into modern interior design. Tiles are most often kept within the boundaries of a square, trapezoid, hexagon or octagon -- all geometric, rigid forms.

The organic tessellation you're seeing here is inspired by rabbits and their multiplicity (and their beady little eyes)! The curtain's dimensions are 30" wide x 72" in length, fitting a standard doorway. Multiple curtain units can be linked together to divide larger spaces, such as lofts or shared work spaces.

The same tessellation pattern can be used as tiles to cover a wall in a modern home setting, a suave club environment, or a swanky hotel. Imagine water cascading over the tile's relief, creating a shimmer of texture and bouncing light.

The dome of the rabbit's 'eye' captures the environment it inhabits, compressing everything it 'sees.' Placed against a window, the domes encapsulate what's outside, creating a kaleidoscopic view while providing a bit of privacy for those on the inside. The individual tiles are flat on the back and have a domed relief on the face.

I added a new page to my website at http://www.FormMeetsFunction.com/tile.html to feature the tessellation.

3 comments:

  1. The Tessellated Rabbit curtain is a very cool design. I hope you get it to market. NICE WORK!

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  2. Thanks a lot Rich! I really appreciate the compliment. Yeah, I'm checking out manufacturing possibilities. I'm thinking of stamping the shape out of bamboo fiber / pulp to make the product lighter and greener.

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