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BAUHAUS CHESS SET

Chess Set.
The iconic & timeless pieces of chess, depicted in a style echoing the traditional Bauhaus principles where form follows function.
Role
Product Designer
Duration
5 Weeks (2022)
Type
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Bauhaus: The Origin Of Modern Design

The principles cultivated in the Bauhaus School of Design have been a timeless standard in many design practices. The creators discovered the importance that form follows function, and harped on how design is for people and the betterment of society. 

Concept Inspiration

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The aesthetics implemented into this set include the bold use of contrasting colors, simple forms that make for exaggerated forms, as well as primary secondary and tertiary elements within the form composition.

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Sketching Ideation

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Thumbnails.

Chosen Concept.

Physical Modeling

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Sculpted from polymer clay.
Experimenting with size and weight balance before moving to CAD modeling to ensure proper proportions and measurements for best user experience.
King & Queen.
Pawn
King & Queen
Bishop
Knight
Rook

Fusion 360 Modeling & Printing

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Colorway Exploration

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