About me
Working as a barista for several years Oliver has been inspired by the amount of coffee waste produced on a day-to-day basis. In response to this problem Oliver has created a collection of furniture that is made from used coffee grounds. Biodegradable, non-toxic and food safe these products are an interesting solution to this issue.
Oliver's work focuses on problem solving within design, identifying the key issues and finding solutions through designing and making while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship. Having taken inspiration from traditional Scandinavian minimalist design, Oliver’s pieces focus highly on functionality, texture and style.
Projects
- Goose neck kettleI first spotted this intriguing Goose neck kettle during a tip to a local coffee shop in which this object instantly caught my eye. The thin and slender spout partnered with the much larger body crates a object that combines both elegance and robustness. It was this combination of qualities that fascinated me and made me want to recreate it using 3D rendering software. Starting with a hand sketch I drew out the main body making notes as I went, focusing on what materials and finishes where used
- Coffee furniture collectionWorking as a barista thought my time at university I have been inspired by the amount of coffee waste produced on a day-to-day basis. In response to this problem I has created a collection of furniture that is made from used coffee grounds. Biodegradable, non-toxic and food safe these products are an interesting solution to this issue. Having taken inspiration from traditional Scandinavian minimalist design, the coffee collection focus highly on functionality, texture and style.
- The grill boxThe grill box I designed was in response to the brief given by KMF group Ltd. Created for people during lockdown who have limited living space. Durable, light weight and easily stored this grill is easy to carry with its built in handle and quick to pack into a car for a drive out on a sunny day.
- Metal and ceramic planterWorking with Wedgwood I was given the brief of creating a planter for inside the home. Looking at existing products I was inspired by the look of hanging planters however they come at the cost of dripping water causing mess, which is why they are often placed outside the home. In response I created a collection of planters that solve this issue of draining water. In response to this I have designed a collection of planters that incorporate a water collection system. The water drips out the spout
- Alloy CandelabraWoking with the brief given by Nambe' to create a candelabra for the home using only metal allow and wood, this piece is designed to be a eye catching addition to any dinning room. With Nambe' being an American company this candelabra has been inspired by the varying heights found with the iconic American skyscrapers. This design features the metal alloy candle holders rising from the wooden base to disperse light at alternating heights. This candelabra has also been designed to work with both t
- 3 in 1 diffuserThe flexible home: Home sensory experience was a project given by John Lewis and partners. For this project I designed and made a diffuser with a interchangeable top so the owner had a wider range of of selection when choosing what odour emitters to use. The 3 in 1 diffuser can use incense sticks, oils and wax melts. With a base made from hand turned American Walnut partnered with ceramic tops made from bone china this diffuser is a stylish and convenient addition to any room in the home.
Skills
- Wood Working
- Ceramics
- Metal Work
- Resin Casting
- CAD Rhino
- Adobe Photoshop
- Abobe Illustrator
- Microsoft Office
- Hand Sketching
- Model Making
Education
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BA (H) 3D Designer Maker]Staffordshire University
- Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
3D Designer maker (BA)Hons
This course has help me to develop a broad set of design and making skills, learning from a team of expert academics in the dedicated design studio. I have applied my skills through live projects with world-renowned brands, building a portfolio of innovative and exciting work. This course has allowed me to specialise in furniture making in the third year tailoring my projects to my target career.
Awards
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Grad EXStaffordshire University
Grad EX is a online exhibition for final year students to showcase there end of year projects. A group of judges also awards a 1st, 2ed and 3ed place to participants of each course of which I was awarded 1st place.