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Product Design.
Corset Chair
Original chair concept. Conceived to appears as one continuous steel tube with hammock-style seat and back. The frame flexes as the sitter re-clines, though the sitter never comes in contact with the metal frame.
Prototype executed in Denmark.
Button Chair
Modern Folding chair with furniture design icon Charles Pollack
Picnyc Table
Modular Table for sustainable concept restaurant. Made from bamboo, slate, soil and fresh herbs. Planters lift out to reveal storage space for supplies.
Patterned Tableware
A five-piece set of ceramic dishware including dinner plate, salad plate, bowl, saucer and mug. Each piece is accented with a different variation of an original pattern that I designed. Developed using Adobe Illustrator and Solidworks.
Arch Flatware Set
Arched handles make flatware easier to grasp. Vertical knife prevents a messy table. Collec-tion includes: dinner and salad forks, soup and tea spoons, butter knife, serv-ing spoon, serving fork.
Mecha Tableware Collection
Cast Ceramic tableware with gear-inspired edge details. Includes oversized dinner plate, salad/dessert plate and bowl. Shown with Arch Flatware.
Demitasse Set
Glass and Steel Demitasse Hot Beverage Set with various tray concepts. With SM Grotell.
Hip2BSquare Coffee Service
Ceramic coffee service with low-gloss white and high-gloss black or metallic glazes. 50 oz. coffee pot, four 12 oz. mugs, sugar, creamer, tray, and two lids. Lids feature depressed handles. Creamer stacks on sugar bowl.
Creamer unstacks from sugar...
off-center handles & spouts
Crinkle Tableware
Formal dinnerware collection. Porcelain or bone china dinner plate, salad plate, soup bowl. Edg-es finished with 24K gold paint.
Queen of Clubs Flatware
A modern take on traditional flatware. Collection includes salad and dinner fork, butter knife, soup and teaspoons. Stamped stainless steel, gold plated. Handles feature a sillhouette shamrock shape with interior cutouts resulting in a lightweight sophisticated modern appearance.
Mid-Century Inspired Serving Set
Matching serving spoon with pour spout and serving fork in cast stainless with natural wood handles. Matching turned wood serving bowl with removable steel strainer insert.
Nesting Section
Atomic Egg Vessels
Collection of eight serving vessels. Each of four pairs is comprised of a footed wooden bowl and a ceramic vessel that nests on top and doubles as a lid for the bowl. Includes a small and large ceramic dish and a small and large ceramic pitcher and wood bowls in four sizes.
Nesting Section
Wrapped Dishware
Set of square ceramic dishes with subtle raised detailing. Dinner plate, salad/dessert plate, bowl.
Coasters, Trivets, & Wine Charms
Various designs for laser cut bamboo coaster sets and trivets. Trivets also function as wall art.
Kitchen Tools
Cut & Serve
Foldable Cutting board with four bowls (two with holes). Easily cut ingredients, scrape into a container, remove to rinse or leave in to serve.
Citrus Reamer
Reamer attached to handle with free-spinning silicone seed catcher.
Bagel Slicer
Designed to allow people to easily slice various sized bagels into accurate and thin slices using a regular knife.
For Trudeau
Kickstand Utensils
Cooking utensils with built-in kickestands to keep the mess off the counter. For Trudeau.
Modular Ice Cream Tool
An Auger is a tool used for boring holes in the earth. When ice cream is too hard, convert your scoop to an Ice Cream Auger. For Trudeau.
Metal Choplery
Slide-apart silverware becomes a pair of chopsticks. Brushed Stainless with polished ends. For DesignGO
Utensils
Elevated BowlsSpun aluminum with silicone edges.
Phony BoneSilicone refillable dog bone toy.
Pet Crate Created 3D model, renderings and execution drawings. Above: Rendering. Left: Photograph.
Food DispenserMakes dogs expend physical and mental energy to obtain food.
Pet Productswith Peter Pracilio for DesignGO Studio
Single Strap Backpack
Original handbag concept with adjustable strap, unique closure method, and interior detailing.
Desk and Mantle Clock Concepts
with SM Grotell for Chelsea Clock
Art Deco “Floating” Clock Concepts
with SM Grotell for Betteridge Jewelers.Metal with a variety of inlay options.
Clock Concept Sketches
Accessory Design.
DESiGN ERiCA
Original 3D printed Jewelrymore at: designerica.com
DESiGN ERiCA
Original 3D printed Jewelrymore at: designerica.com
Jewelry, Watches, and Clockswith SM Grotell
5K Kite Diamond Ring for FD Gallery
Modern Dial Collections for Chelsea Clock
Bracelets for Betteridge.
Watches for Tiffany & Co.
Grotell Collection
One-of-a-kind platinum, diamond, and stone lidded watches with handmade lids by various artists.
With SM Grotell, sold through FD Gallery
Wintour Watches
Customer approached us to design a watch with a container of loose diamonds. Original Watch design including case, bracelet, caseback, crown, clasp. With SM Grotell
Ring Watch
with SM Grotell for The Grotell Collection sold through FD Gallery.
Left: Actual productBelow: Drawings
Clocs
A line of watches made from a foam similar to crocs shoes, designed to work with jibbitz. Crocodile-inspired packaging. With SM Grotell Design for a private label client.
Lapidary Braceletwith SM Grotell for Betteridge Jewelers
Below Left: Actual ProductsBelow Right: Renderings from 3D Model.
Diamond & Lapidary Bracelet DesignWith SM Grotell for Betteridge Jewelers.
Above: actual product.
Below: rendering from 3D model.
Lapis Sugarloaf Bracelet Concepts
For SM Grotell Design for Raymond Yard.
Ring and WatchConcept Sketches
Bracelet Digital Concept Sketches
for SM Grotell for Private Client
Patterns & Graphics.
Original Pattern, colorway study.
Original Pattern in four colorways.
Original Pattern in five colorways.
Original Pattern in five colorways.
A family of four original patterns in a single colorways.
The same four patterns in an alternate colorway.
Graphics and Branding for DESiGNERiCA Jewelry logo, tag line, signage, business card, promotional postcard.
Pattern Coaster SetSet of 4 unique laser-cut bamboo coasters
MADE iN THE USA C002
Sewing Instructions: 1) To anchor , tie thread around the base of the button. 2) Use needle threader to thread needle. 3) Pass needle down through buttonhole. 4) Pass needle up through buttonhole & through one round hole. 5) Pass down through different hole (diagonal for x, adjacent for parallel lines) & continue through buttonhole. 6) Repeat 4 and 5 until you like the way it looks. 7) Bring needle back up through the buttonhole. 8) Finishing: Pass needle through previous stitches loosly, push needle through the loop this creates & pull tight. Repeat. 9)Trim the ends. Snip off & repeat for the next outfit!
sewtie
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Sewing Instructions: 1) To anchor , tie thread around the base of the button. 2) Use needle threader to thread needle. 3) Pass needle down through buttonhole. 4) Pass needle up through buttonhole & through one round hole. 5) Pass down through different hole (diagonal for x, adjacent for parallel lines) & continue through buttonhole. 6) Repeat 4 and 5 until you like the way it looks. 7) Bring needle back up through the buttonhole. 8) Finishing: Pass needle through previous stitches loosly, push needle through the loop this creates & pull tight. Repeat. 9)Trim the ends. Snip off & repeat for the next outfit!
sewtie
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Sewing Instructions: 1) To anchor , tie thread around the base of the button. 2) Use needle threader to thread needle. 3) Pass needle down through buttonhole. 4) Pass needle up through buttonhole & through one round hole. 5) Pass down through different hole (diagonal for x, adjacent for parallel lines) & continue through buttonhole. 6) Repeat 4 and 5 until you like the way it looks. 7) Bring needle back up through the buttonhole. 8) Finishing: Pass needle through previous stitches loosly, push needle through the loop this creates & pull tight. Repeat. 9)Trim the ends. Snip off & repeat for the next outfit!
sewtie
visit us at www.designerica.com
Sewing Instructions: 1) To anchor , tie thread around the base of the button. 2) Use needle threader to thread needle. 3) Pass needle down through buttonhole. 4) Pass needle up through buttonhole & through one round hole. 5) Pass down through different hole (diagonal for x, adjacent for parallel lines) & continue through buttonhole. 6) Repeat 4 and 5 until you like the way it looks. 7) Bring needle back up through the buttonhole. 8) Finishing: Pass needle through previous stitches loosly, push needle through the loop this creates & pull tight. Repeat. 9)Trim the ends. Snip off & repeat for the next outfit!
sewtie
visit us at www.designerica.com
Sewing Instructions: 1) To anchor , tie thread around the base of the button. 2) Use needle threader to thread needle. 3) Pass needle down through buttonhole. 4) Pass needle up through buttonhole & through one round hole. 5) Pass down through different hole (diagonal for x, adjacent for parallel lines) & continue through buttonhole. 6) Repeat 4 and 5 until you like the way it looks. 7) Bring needle back up through the buttonhole. 8) Finishing: Pass needle through previous stitches loosly, push needle through the loop this creates & pull tight. Repeat. 9)Trim the ends. Snip off & repeat for the next outfit!
sewtie
visit us at www.designerica.com
Sewing Instructions: 1) To anchor , tie thread around the base of the button. 2) Use needle threader to thread needle. 3) Pass needle down through buttonhole. 4) Pass needle up through buttonhole & through one round hole. 5) Pass down through different hole (diagonal for x, adjacent for parallel lines) & continue through buttonhole. 6) Repeat 4 and 5 until you like the way it looks. 7) Bring needle back up through the buttonhole. 8) Finishing: Pass needle through previous stitches loosly, push needle through the loop this creates & pull tight. Repeat. 9)Trim the ends. Snip off & repeat for the next outfit!
sewtie
visit us at www.designerica.com
Sewing Instructions: 1) To anchor , tie thread around the base of the button. 2) Use needle threader to thread needle. 3) Pass needle down through buttonhole. 4) Pass needle up through buttonhole & through one round hole. 5) Pass down through different hole (diagonal for x, adjacent for parallel lines) & continue through buttonhole. 6) Repeat 4 and 5 until you like the way it looks. 7) Bring needle back up through the buttonhole. 8) Finishing: Pass needle through previous stitches loosly, push needle through the loop this creates & pull tight. Repeat. 9)Trim the ends. Snip off & repeat for the next outfit!
sewtie
visit us at www.designerica.com
Sewing Instructions: 1) To anchor , tie thread around the base of the button. 2) Use needle threader to thread needle. 3) Pass needle down through buttonhole. 4) Pass needle up through buttonhole & through one round hole. 5) Pass down through different hole (diagonal for x, adjacent for parallel lines) & continue through buttonhole. 6) Repeat 4 and 5 until you like the way it looks. 7) Bring needle back up through the buttonhole. 8) Finishing: Pass needle through previous stitches loosly, push needle through the loop this creates & pull tight. Repeat. 9)Trim the ends. Snip off & repeat for the next outfit!
sewtie
visit us at www.designerica.com
Sewing Instructions: 1) To anchor , tie thread around the base of the button. 2) Use needle threader to thread needle. 3) Pass needle down through buttonhole. 4) Pass needle up through buttonhole & through one round hole. 5) Pass down through different hole (diagonal for x, adjacent for parallel lines) & continue through buttonhole. 6) Repeat 4 and 5 until you like the way it looks. 7) Bring needle back up through the buttonhole. 8) Finishing: Pass needle through previous stitches loosly, push needle through the loop this creates & pull tight. Repeat. 9)Trim the ends. Snip off & repeat for the next outfit!
sewtie
visit us at www.designerica.com
Sewing Instructions: 1) To anchor , tie thread around the base of the button. 2) Use needle threader to thread needle. 3) Pass needle down through buttonhole. 4) Pass needle up through buttonhole & through one round hole. 5) Pass down through different hole (diagonal for x, adjacent for parallel lines) & continue through buttonhole. 6) Repeat 4 and 5 until you like the way it looks. 7) Bring needle back up through the buttonhole. 8) Finishing: Pass needle through previous stitches loosly, push needle through the loop this creates & pull tight. Repeat. 9)Trim the ends. Snip off & repeat for the next outfit!
sewtie
visit us at www.designerica.com
Sewing Instructions: 1) To anchor , tie thread around the base of the button. 2) Use needle threader to thread needle. 3) Pass needle down through buttonhole. 4) Pass needle up through buttonhole & through one round hole. 5) Pass down through different hole (diagonal for x, adjacent for parallel lines) & continue through buttonhole. 6) Repeat 4 and 5 until you like the way it looks. 7) Bring needle back up through the buttonhole. 8) Finishing: Pass needle through previous stitches loosly, push needle through the loop this creates & pull tight. Repeat. 9)Trim the ends. Snip off & repeat for the next outfit!
sewtie
visit us at www.designerica.com
Sewing Instructions: 1) To anchor , tie thread around the base of the button. 2) Use needle threader to thread needle. 3) Pass needle down through buttonhole. 4) Pass needle up through buttonhole & through one round hole. 5) Pass down through different hole (diagonal for x, adjacent for parallel lines) & continue through buttonhole. 6) Repeat 4 and 5 until you like the way it looks. 7) Bring needle back up through the buttonhole. 8) Finishing: Pass needle through previous stitches loosly, push needle through the loop this creates & pull tight. Repeat. 9)Trim the ends. Snip off & repeat for the next outfit!
sewtie
visit us at www.designerica.com
Contains:1 Ring, more than 20 colored threads, 2 Needles, Needle Threader, Scissors, Thimble & Instructions
Size
3D PRiNTED STEELiNFUSED WiTH BRONZE
BUTTON RiNG C L A S S i C
Contains:1 Ring, more than 20 colored threads, 2 Needles, Needle Threader, Scissors, Thimble & Instructions
Size
3D PRiNTED STEELiNFUSED WiTH BRONZE
BUTTON RiNG C L A S S i C
Contains:1 Ring, more than 20 colored threads, 2 Needles, Needle Threader, Scissors, Thimble & Instructions
Size
3D PRiNTED STEELiNFUSED WiTH BRONZE
BUTTON RiNG C L A S S i C
Contains:1 Ring, more than 20 colored threads, 2 Needles, Needle Threader, Scissors, Thimble & Instructions
Size
3D PRiNTED STEELiNFUSED WiTH BRONZE
BUTTON RiNG C L A S S i C
Contains:1 Ring, more than 20 colored threads, 2 Needles, Needle Threader, Scissors, Thimble & Instructions
Size
3D PRiNTED STEELiNFUSED WiTH BRONZE
BUTTON RiNG C L A S S i C
Contains:1 Ring, more than 20 colored threads, 2 Needles, Needle Threader, Scissors, Thimble & Instructions
Size
3D PRiNTED STEELiNFUSED WiTH BRONZE
BUTTON RiNG C L A S S i C
Contains:1 Ring, more than 20 colored threads, 2 Needles, Needle Threader, Scissors, Thimble & Instructions
Size
3D PRiNTED STEELiNFUSED WiTH BRONZE
BUTTON RiNG C L A S S i C
Contains:1 Ring, more than 20 colored threads, 2 Needles, Needle Threader, Scissors, Thimble & Instructions
Size
3D PRiNTED STEELiNFUSED WiTH BRONZE
BUTTON RiNG C L A S S i C
Contains:1 Ring, more than 20 colored threads, 2 Needles, Needle Threader, Scissors, Thimble & Instructions
Size
3D PRiNTED STEELiNFUSED WiTH BRONZE
BUTTON RiNG C L A S S i C
Contains:1 Ring, more than 20 colored threads, 2 Needles, Needle Threader, Scissors, Thimble & Instructions
Size
3D PRiNTED STEELiNFUSED WiTH BRONZE
BUTTON RiNG C L A S S i C
Contains:1 Ring, more than 20 colored threads, 2 Needles, Needle Threader, Scissors, Thimble & Instructions
Size
3D PRiNTED STEELiNFUSED WiTH BRONZE
BUTTON RiNG C L A S S i C
Contains:1 Ring, more than 20 colored threads, 2 Needles, Needle Threader, Scissors, Thimble & Instructions
Size
3D PRiNTED STEELiNFUSED WiTH BRONZE
BUTTON RiNG C L A S S i C
Packaging for DESiGNERiCAPackaging for “Button Ring” series. Rings are packaged in a sewing kit with custom stickers on both sides.
Packaging for coasters and wine charms. Clear-top box with custom stickers.
Acupuncture of Greenlawn LLC
Logo Design based on 5 Elements Graphic (below)Below: a few logo conceptsRight: Final Business CardBelow Right: Business Opening Announcement
Acupuncture of GreenlawnPLLC
Matthew E. Greenberg, M.S, L.Ac.
10 Naples LaneGreenlawn, NY 11740516-987-4158matthew.greenberg@yahoo.comwww.acupunctureofgreenlawn.com
AN UNDERGROUND DINNER CLUBBrooklyn Above, Paris Below
Friday 10.12.12 7:45pm
un apéritif...french 75
le pain...bouquets of baguettes
le fromage et terrine de lapin...boards of brie de maeux and tomme de savoie with rabbit and cornichon terrine
les verts....autumn greens with apples, beets and pears in champagne vinaigrette
le plat principal...bordeaux des st. emilion boeuf de bourguignonroot vegetable bechamel gratin, oven-dried tomatoes
le dessert...profiteroles- - ganache - concord grape whipped cream
email [email protected] for details
UPCOMING DATES:Friday October 26// All Hallows EveFriday November 16// Giving Thanks
FOLLOW “GUESS IN GREENPOINT” ON FACEBOOKquestions? [email protected]
AN UNDERGROUND DINNER CLUBBrooklyn Above, Paris Below
Friday 10.12.12 7:45pm
un apéritif...french 75
le pain...bouquets of baguettes
le fromage et terrine de lapin...boards of brie de maeux and tomme de savoie with rabbit and cornichon terrine
les verts....autumn greens with apples, beets and pears in champagne vinaigrette
le plat principal...bordeaux des st. emilion boeuf de bourguignonroot vegetable bechamel gratin, oven-dried tomatoes
le dessert...profiteroles- - ganache - concord grape whipped cream
email [email protected] for details
UPCOMING DATES:Friday October 26// All Hallows EveFriday November 16// Giving Thanks
FOLLOW “GUESS IN GREENPOINT” ON FACEBOOKquestions? [email protected]
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Graphics for Guess In GreenpointUnderground dinner series
Above: Three event menusBelow: various logo concepts
Logos, Signage and Promotional Graphics for The 119 Society, 119 Underground, and 119 Upstairs.
Promotional Infographic for Greenpoint, Brooklyn.Created using Adobe Illustrator.
