Abstract

The design process detailed in this thesis addresses how a designer brings a design that is both relevant but dated into the present. Four stages make up the design process: investigation, scattered design, design réseau, and focused design, and the process covers the choice of artifact, historical and cultural research, and the conclusions derived from research. The chandelier acts as artifact in this design process iteration. The goal of the thesis project is a process that stresses both innovation as well as the cultural and symbolic importance of older designs; the outcome of this design iteration is honed chandelier concepts with prototypes.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Chendeliers--Design; Design--Technique; Industrial design--Technique

Publication Date

3-2009

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Industrial Design (MFA)

Department, Program, or Center

School of Design (CIAS)

Advisor

None provided

Comments

Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at NK8360 .B44 2009

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Plan Codes

IDDE-MFA

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