Object/Applied

• Alexandra Addlem
• Au Hiu-Tung, Jenny
• Natasha Bartoshefski
• Marina Breit
• Jacqueline Cavallaro
• Chen Jia Ying (Kitty)
• Tak Wai (Rachel) Chu
• Anna Lise De Lorenzo
• Paula do Prado
• Isabel Fan
• Tegan Fife
• Lisa Gasparotto
• Goh Wee Hiok Aaron
• Lucy Hall
• Tarryn Handcock
• Malcolm Horner
• Lucy King
• Wai Yun Dora Ku
• Hiro (Chao-Jung) Lai
• Kawing Lau
• Erika Noda
• Carly Notara
• Melissa Rueda
• Kavit Shah
• Sau Wai (Xuly) Siu
• Marcia Swaby
• Ada, Sin Yee Tam
• Daniella Jesween Toha
• Hui (Charmeline) Wang

Tags for This Work

• Bamboo basket
• Stool

• Object
• Weaving

• Paper model
• Woven object

Inspiration for This Work

This project was inspired by a phenomenon that people sit on the milk crate. To begin the initial idea, I referred to the object of my cultural background .The bamboo basket which has a similar function to the milk crate. The design features in an integration of plywood and woven basket. In this way, it functions as a basket and a stool for sitting.

Student Biography

When were you born?

I was born in 1983

What is your background?

I was born in Taiwan, came to Australia at the age of 18. My family runs a manufacturing business.

What inspired you to become an artist or designer?

In the beginning, I was just simply interested in painting and illustration. Since I got into the College of Fine Arts, I was stimulated by the educational system that built up my strong interest towards design and motivated me into becoming a cross discipline designer

Who would you like to work in collaboration with or create something for?

In the future, I would like to work with people who also have the same interests and passion as me in the design area. Besides, I am looking forward to having the opportunity for creating a touching and satisfied design for my clients.

How has your work evolved over the past 3 years?

The major evolvement of my work was reflected on the maturity and the improvement of concepts. Moreover, different perspective on looking at things gave me a chance to experiment with different possibilities in my design practice.

How can art and design contribute to society?

I believe design is the same as invention, yet design embraces aesthetic and meaningful aspects. The purpose is creating a better life for people.

Where would you like to work after university?

I would like to work in furniture design and manufacturing, which specialising in domestic objects.

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