Bobby the Little Brown Whale.

So, last time I chose to do a kangaroo stuffed animal but while I was Googling for a pattern template for kangaroos, I found a template pattern for whale and I can't resist whales. I love whale, like in general I find whale so adorable. So instantly I changed my mind and chose to do whale. 

To be honest, I already bought all the materials needed to make a stuffed animal before deciding to make a whale, hence my whale being brown and not blue. But hey there's nothing wrong with having a brown whale stuffed animal right.

So, this is Bobby the little brown whale (yes, I named it because of my dear friend insist of naming it). He's very tiny and cute but friendly. He plays with everyone and everyone likes him a lot.

This is Bobby after having a meeting/hanging out session with his other stuffed animals friends.

This is Bobby planking at the side of my bed.

I added bells around Bobby because I know how much kids like when their toys make sounds so that way Bobby can attract their attention.

I made a video on how you can play with Bobby.

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[28/08/2015] Interior Design Projects III - Workshop 02: Web of Word.

On the same day, after completing workshop 01. We were supposed to do another workshop but due to time constraint, it became a homework instead. So we were told to explore the word "PLAY" and make a web of word out of it until we have decided on the word we want for our playscape. This way it will help us in designing our playscape. After creating the web of word, we were to do a 5 conceptual models based on the word chosen. We were allowed to do 5 different conceptual models or a continuation of forms.

The words I chosen is imagination, freedom and opportunity.

These are my 5 conceptual models

We were also given a specific site to design this playscape at which was around the KLCC park. Each lecturers and groups has their own specific space. For mine, we got to choose any empty spot/space around the children playground and from there we further develop our playscape design and take consideration of the surrounding and the space. 

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[28/08/2015] Interior Design Projects III - Workshop 01: Making while Narrating, Narrating while Making

23rd August 2015 marks our start of a new semester which is semester 4. Our studio project this semester is to design an Interactive Library for Children with different age group to choose from (1-4,5-8 and 9-12 years). During the first 2 weeks of class, our respective lecturers held 2 workshops to help out with the preparation before actually designing the interactive library. The first workshop was to make our dream toy.

Brief: students are to spend an hour in the studio creating a toy for an age group. You are to bring the necessary materials such as scissors, fabrics, paper, thread, etc before arriving to the studio. Think of a toy that you once wish that you can make with your hands. You may use your design journal for thumbnail sketches as to develop ideas. Tell a story about the toy that you have created to your classmates.

While thinking of what toy we want create, we were asked to answer these questions to help us in understanding the toy we want to create:

1. INTENT: What was my intention? What follows is shaped by the intention?
2. DEFINE: What features exist in my design?
3. EXPLORE: What ideas does the design convey?
4. SUGGESTIONS: Where and for whom is the design most meaningful.
5. INNOVATING: How was the design produced?
6. GOAL GETTING: How innovative & effective is it & why?
7. KNOWING: What cultural significant does it have?

I made a toy that is very meaningful to me. A stuffed animal. The reason why was because it represent my childhood as a whole. I spent my childhood days with the stuffed animal I already had till today. So I was thinking of remaking the stuffed animal and innovate it in a simple way.

This was my result. A comparison with the existing one and the new one. I only had 1 hour to do it so it is not as perfect as I wanted it to be but we were told to upgrade/redo it again and submit it in week 4 (18/09/2015).

I learned a lot from this workshop. It was my first time stitching a stuffed animal. I actually find it fun and interesting though you need patient and time to make a perfect one. 

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[15/07/2015] Detailing and Working Drawings: Final Assignment - Working Drawings.

I finally submitted my working drawings assignment today and we were told to take a proof shot of us putting our assignment in the submission box and here is my proof shot.

And these were the drawings we had to do. Based on our Interior Design Projects II project, we had to draw out a detailed drawings of our selected area.

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Detailing and Working Drawings: Assignment 1 - Observation 'Journal' Part 5.

My last three best sketches is from The Library Coffee Bar @ Sunway Pyramid. This cafe is my favourite one out of all the cafe/restaurant I visited. 

They had a really cool bar stool and it is definitely my best one.

The whole stool structure is welded and placed a cushion on the seat for comfort. The whole design and idea are really interesting. It may not be that ergonomic in terms of the depth of the seat and the back rest but the whole structure is ergonomic and well balanced.

This whole chair structure is made from timber. 

This divider is pretty interesting as well. It creates an industrial feel from the inside. 

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Detailing and Working Drawings: Assignment 1 - Observation 'Journal' Part 4.

My next best sketches are from Coffea Coffee @ Sunway Pyramid. 

In my Interior Design Projects II cafe project design, I added a wooden platform. So I studied the detail of how one construct a wooden platform into a space. 

A typical bar stool with a cool welded metal stool structure.

This built-in table is my favourite. How it is constructed and design is something I rarely see. The table top is supported with only two table leg stand at the front and it forms into a V-shape to become one and joined with the table top so it becomes balance. 

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Detailing and Working Drawings: Assignment 1 - Observation 'Journal' Part 3.

My 4th favourite sketch is this chair from Carl's Jr @ Sunway Pyramid.

I measured and studied the chair in such detail that I used up all the space in this page. The upholstery cushion is screwed to the metal support so it doesn't move around. I thought the back chair support with the seat is screwed together as well but it is actually separated. The red upholstery fabric suits with the theme of the restaurant which is red. 

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Detailing and Working Drawings: Assignment 1 - Observation 'Journal' Part 2.

My third favourite sketch is from Magnum Cafe @ Midvalley Megamall.

This cafe was one of my favourite. It had a lot of interesting and unique furniture/interior elements to choose from. I sketched 2 furniture and 1 interior element but this one is my favourite.

This built-in table is 4700mm long and how it is constructed is pretty interesting. The top table is supported by another timber plank that is nailed to the wall and is 1000mm in height so it looks like a one piece furniture.

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Detailing and Working Drawings: Assignment 1 - Observation 'Journal' Part 1.

Before our semester break, we were given a task where we have to sketch 20 detailing drawings based on our Interior Design Projects II cafe project. We were told to visit different cafe and sketch 10 interesting and unique built-in or loose furniture and 10 interior elements of floor, wall and ceiling.

During our semester break (18/05/2015-22/05/2015), I took the chance to go cafe hunting. I have been wanting to do cafe hunting before and I finally get to do it with a good reason. Throughout the whole cafe hunting for 3 days, I got to taste delicious food/drinks and learn how detailing works in a furniture and interior elements they had in their cafes.

I went to 6 cafes in total. Madamme Waffle and Magnum Cafe @ Mid Valley Megamall, Coffea Coffee, The Library Coffee Bar @ Sunway Pyramid, Ode Art Cafe @ SS15, Subang Jaya and Oldtown Cafe @ Taylor's University Lakeside Campus.

As per asked, I'll be posting 10 of my favourite/best sketches.

The first two of my favourite sketches are from Madamme Waffle in Mid Valley Megamall.

The whole purpose of me choosing the place was because I wanted to eat waffle and they had pretty unique furniture used for the cafe. I sketched a few from this cafe and these two are my favourite

This may be a typical chair you see everywhere but the way it is built is something unique in my point of view. How the whole chair structure is using metal and weld it into a shape of a chair is pretty interesting. It's amazing how metal can do wonders for us.

Installing tile flooring is something I always find interesting. The steps you have to take seriously before placing the tiles are very precised. One mistake, and your tiles won't be place in a proper way. Other than that, it's very rare to see 100x100 tile flooring now so seeing this cafe had one, I just can't help it but sketch it out.

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[30/4/2015] Interior Design Projects II: Phase 2 - Site + Space.

Today, we had our presentation on our site analysis.

All 6 groups combined their A1 boards together to make it look united. With much hardwork and pushing from the lecturers, we all managed to finish it on time and come out with amazing presentation boards which both the lecturers were very happy about.

How we managed to make 6 A1 boards look like one? We came out with a pattern and placed it in the middle of a combine 6 A1 boards.

Which resulted to this,

I'm very happy with the outcome. It was challenging to come out with these kind of presentation boards, so through hardship and challenge, we learn together in groups how to work together and come out with something like this. 

Each of the group representative had to present on each of the topic. For my group, I was the representative to present and explain what we have found during our site visit on the activities happening there. I was a bit nervous so I was lost of words, probably because I was first to present and wasn't 100% ready yet but thankfully, my group members helped me out and we managed to explain whatever we needed to clearly to our respective lecturers.

I'm very proud and happy to be leading my group. This is my first time working with strangers that I barely know and just started knowing this semester. They all were friendly, helpful and nice. We helped each other out with everything and that makes us going. We have gotten closer which was very lovely.

Here's a group picture of us.

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[22/4/2015] Detailing and Working Drawings/Interior Design Projects II: Site Visit to Plaza Damas, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1.

Last Wednesday, with a collaboration with our Interior Design Projects II class, we were brought to our first ever site visit around Kuala Lumpur which was at Plaza Damas in Sri Hartamas. Our project for Interior Design Projects II class was to design your very own hybrid restaurant/cafe. We were brought here because to see how the environment of that area is and observe the different types of restaurants and cafes that are available there. Plaza Damas has 8 blocks of shop lots and a shopping mall in the center of all the blocks. All these 8 blocks has its own characters and specialty. All the restaurants and cafes there are actually very interesting to look it.

These are the 8 blocks taken from Google Map.

We were given NAKED Restaurant & Bar as our main site visit. We were told to observe every little details happening around the area including all the 8 blocks. We were also told to use that space as our space when designing our own restaurant/cafe. 

Before going to the site, Miss Diana, our Interior Design Projects II lecturer divided us into 6 groups. Where each teams has their own tasks to do when at the site. Our task were to do all the 5 AEIOU and M where A is for activities, E for environment, I for interaction, O for objects, U for users and M is for measuring the given space. Each of these task, she elected 6 leaders where I am chosen for doing the A task. In groups of 8 people, we were to observe the activities happening around the site.

We went there at around 2:15pm and reached around 3:30pm. The surrounding was very peaceful, calm and quiet. There weren't a lot of people around there. We could mostly see foreigners and working people having their late lunch or a lunch meeting. 

As for our Detailing and Workings Drawings class, we were told to do a report about our given building that we were tasked to measure on site. We are to produce a list of drawings of that building and do a report about its surroundings as well. We had to look into every details in that given space and produce an accurate detailed drawing of that given space. 

After going to the site, I learned how important it is to observe the surroundings and environment of the space you are using before designing the space as it will help you understand how the users uses the area and how friendly can your shop be. 

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[15/4/2015] Detailing and Working Drawings: Weekly Sketch: Wardrobe

For this week weekly task, we were given "wardrobe" as our subject and from there we have to choose any wardrobe around us and draw out the necessary drawings needed with specifications.

I personally chose the wardrobe from my own bedroom. It is a 1780mm built-in wardrobe. We were also told to take a photograph of our chosen wardrobe and paste it in our sketchbook.

From there I chose to draw out a front elevation of it, where I draw the sliding door half open and half close so I could show the inside and focus more on the detailing of the drawer. 

This week's task has helped me understand more on how to write the specifications in a proper manner and being able to sketch a proper detailing drawing without feeling stressed out. I still think this is my weakest subject but I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make it my strongest subject. 

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[8/4/2015] Detailing and Working Drawings: Assembly Drawings Observation.

Following up from the previous observation, this was a do-it-at-home task. Where we divided our work accordingly and do it at home. This time we were told to search for an assembly drawing for any kind of furniture, preferably loose furniture and with that drawing we have to come out with a plan, elevation, section and a blow-up drawing for it and provide specifications.

For my group (Eka, Fauza, Wei Xin and Susanti) we chose a loose furniture from IKEA which was the BEKVÄM, Step stool.

They provided a PDF. file for assembly instruction which was very helpful for us. 

We studied each of the drawing and wrote down measurements and started drawing out what we were asked to.

I realized how coming out with this together with your group members is a good advantage in helping out each other memorizing and teaching how to come out with a proper detail drawing with proper ways to write down the specifications. It is part of the learning process.

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[8/4/2015] Detailing and Working Drawings: Built-In Furniture Observation.

Today, we learnt how to draw a detail drawing for built-in furniture. In groups (Fauza, Eka, Susanti and Wei Xin), we have to come out with detail drawings of our chosen built-in furniture. 

And this was what we chose, a set of kitchen cabinets.

We were told to draw out a plan, elevation and section drawings from the observation above and provide a blow up drawing alongside with specifications.

PLAN DRAWING

ELEVATION A (FRONT VIEW)

 

SECTION Y-Y

BLOW UP

[1/4/2015] Detailing and Working Drawings - Practical 01: Observation

In group of 4, we were told to choose a furniture in the E5.17 studio and my group chose the console table that s used by the lecturers.

From there, we were tasked to draw out in our way the plan, elevation and section of the drawing alongside mentioning the material used for the furniture. This was an in class task. This was to rewind back on how to draw technical drawing.

After the it ended, Miss Norji explained on how to draw out a correct detail drawing with the mentioning of specifications and dimensions. From there, she gave us a tasked where with the same chosen furniture, we are to do a proper detail drawing with the help of examples she gave us.

And this is how mine turned out.

This helped me have a knowledge of how to draw a detail drawing and help me understand better the differences in technical drawings.


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[25/3/2015 & 1/4/2015] Detailing & Working Drawing

We had our first Detailing & Working Drawing class today. We were told to buy a B5 sketchbook from Daiso and design the cover page according to our own ideas. She asked us to do this, is because she wanted to see our sketching skill. Honestly, I'm really bad at sketching but I think I did quite well.

And so our first lecturer started today. Miss Rafidah explained very well in how to differentiate between presentation drawings and construction drawings. In between, Miss Norji tested us on how well we understood the lecture or not and at the end of lecture we had a little fun group activity where we had to come out with a detailed drawing of the chosen furniture in the E5.17 studio. We had to draw out the plan, section and elevation of the furniture and state the material that was being used to make the furniture.

And my group which consisted of me, Eka, Susanti and Wei Xin chose the table which the lecturer mostly uses

After each group finished producing their work, both of the lecturer projected each of the groups' drawings. This way we could observe together how they did. It also to rewind back on the do's and do not's on technical drawing. For example, the symbol to indicate our elevation or the symbol for this type of material or even the way we draw out our plan/section/elevation. In the end, it refreshed our mind and we start to remember little things on technical drawing again.


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