Object Design: Combine Material, Form, and Narrative
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Break the rules of design by experimenting with materials and shapes to look beyond how objects are used and allow them to transmit real emotions
Are you ready to embrace a whole new design perspective? Join Jean-Baptiste Fastrez—who has collaborated with the Centre Pompidou and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris—and discover that objects don’t just fulfill a primary function, they have to make sense too. In this fun and interactive online course, learn to design an original object, from the initial concept work to making a presentation.
Jean-Baptiste Fastrez is specialized in creating objects that combine unique ideas and techniques with a powerful narrative energy . He loves to play around with original materials and question their relationship with objects. By the end of the course, you’ll have gained a whole new take on design and be able to break all the rules!
Start by getting to know Jean-Baptiste Fastrez. He talks about his creative journey and some of the artists who have inspired him, like Koloman Moser and Matthew Barney.
Next, focus on the overall concept. Discover what an object’s narrative function is by way of some examples. Learn how to carry out research on the object you’ve chosen to create—for Jean-Baptiste that’s a mirror—to ensure its shape resonates with its narrative function. Then, find out how to break the rules of design, without ever going too far. The secret is in the balance!
Now all that’s left to do is shape your object. Do a little research with some sketches before creating a 3D mock-up to decide on materials, then take care of the small details to finish up.
As a bonus, Jean-Baptiste shows you how to make a simple presentation using InDesign to showcase your work and discusses the importance of the name given to your collections.
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