In 2011 I earned a Korean government academic scholarship, and completed a master’s degree at Kookmin University in Seoul, South Korea.
This body of work is a result of both technical and cultural Korean influences. The main focus of this thesis work was a haptic sensory exploration of utilitarian objects and its users. Or in simpler terms - how the sense of touch affects user experience.
Cup - sterling silver
Pouring sake
Hand forged sterling silver sake cup set
Sake Set
Up and down
Top view
Six cups in total
Thesis Series
Several pieces together
Side shot
Symbiosis Series
Wool, brass, glass, copper, silver plated
Yellow Symbiosis
White Symbiosis
Gray Symbiosis
Top view
Side view
Close up
Over view
Pollination Perfume Holder
Open perfume holder
Opens like a lotus flower
Perfume Bottle - sterling silver
Pollen Applicator
A Toast to Soju
Copper, silver plated
Stacked soju cups
Inside Out Egg Lamp - chicken eggs, goose egg, nylon, led, plastic