A shelf made of ceramic: material exploration of using ceramic in furniture design

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dc.contributorAalto Universityen
dc.contributorAalto-yliopistofi
dc.contributor.advisorKokkonen, Ville
dc.contributor.advisorLautenbacher, Nathalie
dc.contributor.authorLuo, Jie
dc.contributor.departmentDepartment of Architectureen
dc.contributor.departmentArkkitehtuurin laitosfi
dc.contributor.schoolTaiteiden ja suunnittelun korkeakoulufi
dc.contributor.schoolSchool of Arts, Design and Architectureen
dc.contributor.supervisorKokkonen, Ville
dc.date.accessioned2019-12-01T16:00:06Z
dc.date.available2019-12-01T16:00:06Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.description.abstractCeramic is an uncommon material for furniture design and manufacturing due to both practical and economical issues. Therefore, ceramic furniture products withhold a very small place in the world of design. An iconic example of such unique furniture, Ci Zuo Dun, can be found China. However, very little is known about its background. Therefore, this thesis aims to expand the territory of ceramic furniture by exploring the story of Ci Zuo Dun as well as the connection between ceramic material and furniture products. In addition, this thesis creates a modern day example of ceramic furniture. The theoretical part of this thesis investigates the ancient representative of ceramic furniture in China: Ci Zuo Dun. One of the findings indicates that in the old days, it was people’s needs that helped to create the relationship of ceramic and furniture, and the most well-known ceramic furniture in the world was invented. Based on this investigation, this thesis comes to realize that people’s need in the olden days has disappeared, and a new relationship needs to be forged. Since ceramic is a commonly used material in architecture and the connection between furniture and architecture is widely acknowledged, this thesis argues that ceramic should be a material choice for furniture design and manufacturing as well. The design part of the thesis consists of creation of a ceramic shelf prototype. Its purpose is to vividly demonstrate the connection between ceramic and furniture established in the theoretical part of the thesis. Meanwhile, it showcases the possibility of using ceramic to design a functional furniture. Moreover, the multiple material concept in the design can be adapted to improve practical issues discovered in today’s ceramic furniture design. Expanding the territory of ceramic furniture will enhance the ability of furniture to provide new experiences to people regarding colour, texture and tactile feelings. Furthermore, it strengthens the application of ceramic, widens its use and deepens its connection to the daily life. Both product and material will take the benefit of the newly born “Ci Zuo Dun”, and a new life will be given to the two of the oldest and most traditional design fields.en
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dc.identifier.urihttps://aaltodoc.aalto.fi/handle/123456789/41379
dc.identifier.urnURN:NBN:fi:aalto-201912016344
dc.language.isoenen
dc.locationP1 OPINNÄYTTEET D 2019 Luo
dc.programmeInterior Architectureen
dc.subject.keywordmaterialen
dc.subject.keywordfurnitureen
dc.subject.keywordceramicen
dc.subject.keywordarchitectureen
dc.subject.keywordshelfen
dc.subject.keyworddesignen
dc.subject.keywordceramic furnitureen
dc.subject.keywordshelvingen
dc.titleA shelf made of ceramic: material exploration of using ceramic in furniture designen
dc.typeG2 Pro gradu, diplomityöfi
dc.type.ontasotMaster's thesisen
dc.type.ontasotMaisterin opinnäytefi
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