Carve
Project Overview
Carve is a storage system that helps you designate your intimate spaces. It is made up of a range of case sizes including a bookcase, a credenza, a tv stand, and a general purpose cabinet for all your daily needs. It also features a range of depths from 16” to 28”.
Case Sizes
The cases come in both a 16” depth for against the wall and a 28” depth to create a more intimate space by dividing a room. I wanted all the pieces to be interchangeable and be able to but up against one another. The relationship between cabinets of the two curves coming together created a nice little detail that felt friendly but also allowed for handles to more easily move the pieces.
28 Inch Depth
The 28” depth was designed to use as a space divider to create smaller spaces in many homes with an open floorplan. In my research, I found that people felt that great rooms weren’t as comfortable to be in and wanted something to break up the space into smaller, cozier nooks.
This depth also features a divider that can either be laser cut metal, a bookshelf, or a felt pin board to allow for privacy while still being connected to others in the room.
Credenza
The credenza’s overall dimensions are 32x33 inch box. This specific box comes with the customization of drawers, double doors, or a set of shelves.
The credenza addressed another form of storage typically used in places like dining rooms, bedrooms, and entry ways. The modularity of the cabinet would allow for a range of different configurations.
Bookshelf & TV Stand
60”x22“
For many households, the main gathering spot is around the TV many families now eat dinner watching together. I wanted to create a piece that could be used for both horizontally for a television stand and a bookshelf. The bookshelf felt like the most approachable way to utilize the same box size to expand the cabinet line up.
Iteration Sketches
The ultimate goal of Carve was to create a system of case goods that would allow you to reveal precious objects while concealing clutter.
Sketches started with a more interactive configurable back and moved towards the range of dividers seen in the final piece.
Backer Exploration
The divider was the piece that took the most work to get right. I originally had the idea of using a clip-on grid; developing accessories to configure it to how you would need it.
As I explored the divider, I wanted to make it something less rigid and more organic. I also didn’t want the divider to be the main focus of the piece, I wanted Carve to be the canvas for people to display what was most treasured.
Backer Pattern
Once I had settled on finding what I really wanted the divider to do, I went and took pictures of nature to try and see what patterns I could get.
I wanted to use this nature inspiration because, in my research, it had seemed like many people wanted access to green spaces within and outside their homes. From further away, the image is much more clear, inviting you in. Once you get closer, the image abstracts and helps you focus on the people you’re gathering with.
