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Libby Kunkle

Seattle
WA 98117
206.948.8756
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Libby Kunkle

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Martini Cart

UNIVERSITY     2013

This project was a challenge for myself to create something beautiful from an artistic movement I personally find garish, and which contradicted my personal design 'style' up to this point: Memphis. Along with this challenge, I wanted the form of the cart to subtly mimic the form of a martini glass itself, reinforcing the intended function of my design. 

Drawing from the geometric forms of the Memphis style, I created two divergent sets of sketch models, one rectilinear and the other curvilinear. After developing these sets independently and narrowing them down to the strongest of each, the final two models were combined into a 'mash-up' sketch model containing the best qualities of each concept. 

The final sketch model was then developed into many variations, each one more complete than the last, and translated into larger and larger scales in order to decide on the most pleasant proportions. It was in this stage that more detail was added and form development was finalized. 

From the physical model, the final design was translated into SolidWorks in order to enter the fabrication process and communicate with manufacturers. The core construction was water-jet cut cold-rolled steel sheet, which was bent, welded, & painted with automobile lacquer. The frame was bent and welded from stainless steel rod and then chrome-plated along with several detail pieces. Accent pieces were water-jet cut and fabricated from aluminum sheet before being counter-bored for screws and sand blasted.   

Finally, all parts were ready for assembly, which consisted of fitting screws in the necessary holes and slotting the large back wheel through, so it was held in place by the back axle.  

 

 

 

Martini Cart

UNIVERSITY     2013

This project was a challenge for myself to create something beautiful from an artistic movement I personally find garish, and which contradicted my personal design 'style' up to this point: Memphis. Along with this challenge, I wanted the form of the cart to subtly mimic the form of a martini glass itself, reinforcing the intended function of my design. 

Drawing from the geometric forms of the Memphis style, I created two divergent sets of sketch models, one rectilinear and the other curvilinear. After developing these sets independently and narrowing them down to the strongest of each, the final two models were combined into a 'mash-up' sketch model containing the best qualities of each concept. 

The final sketch model was then developed into many variations, each one more complete than the last, and translated into larger and larger scales in order to decide on the most pleasant proportions. It was in this stage that more detail was added and form development was finalized. 

From the physical model, the final design was translated into SolidWorks in order to enter the fabrication process and communicate with manufacturers. The core construction was water-jet cut cold-rolled steel sheet, which was bent, welded, & painted with automobile lacquer. The frame was bent and welded from stainless steel rod and then chrome-plated along with several detail pieces. Accent pieces were water-jet cut and fabricated from aluminum sheet before being counter-bored for screws and sand blasted.   

Finally, all parts were ready for assembly, which consisted of fitting screws in the necessary holes and slotting the large back wheel through, so it was held in place by the back axle.  

 

 

 

Divergent concepts

Divergent concepts

Combination of divergent concepts

Combination of divergent concepts

Full-scale model #1

Full-scale model #1

Sketches

Sketches

Refinement of proportions and detail

Sketches

Sketches

Refinement of proportions and detail

Sketches

Sketches

Layout and hardware

Final full-scale model

Final full-scale model

Final full-scale model

Final full-scale model

side view

CAD Rendering

CAD Rendering

Final cart design

Raw parts back from manufacturer

Raw parts back from manufacturer

Back-plate and lower shelf  attachment 

Attachment points

Attachment points

Back-plate and lower shelf slot together

Parts and materials

Parts and materials

Back wheel rims and tread

Parts and Materials

Parts and Materials

Beginning to machine small detail parts

Fasteners

Fasteners

Tiny screws to attach non-welded parts

Bending

Bending

Top surface ready to be welded onto back-plate

Wheels

Wheels

Raw stock ready to be machined for wheel attachments

Machining

Machining

Frame

Frame

Bent steel rod

Frame

Frame

Sanding prior to chrome plating

Ice Scoop

Ice Scoop

Full-scale mock up

Ice Scoop

Ice Scoop

Before bending scoop into shape (lots of extras for practice!)

Ice Scoop

Ice Scoop

Bent scoop, ready for sand blasting, and handle, ready for chrome plating 

Drink Holder

Drink Holder

Bent brass wire prior to chrome plating

Glass Rack

Glass Rack

Bent brass prior to chrome plating

Studio

Studio

Working hard!

Senior Show Posters

Senior Show Posters

Product Poster

Product Poster

Senior Show poster of my martini cart

Senior Show

Senior Show

At Mithun Architects in Seattle

Senior Show

Senior Show

Senior Show

Senior Show

Full array of carts

Senior Show

Senior Show

Senior Show

Senior Show

Finished cart on its pedestal

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