Techno Chess

5 weeks


A product inspired by an electronic circuit board designed for enthusiasts of brutalist interior


design.


Skills: CAD Modeling, Laser Cutting, Metalwork, Woodshop
Objective: Family of form,  form language and materiality exploration






Process Overview




Aesthetic Inspiration





raw - minimalistic - industrial - edgy -  sleek - sturdy - resistant - authentic - brutalist - simple - aluring -  













Concept Sketch


Cutout shapes inspired by paths of each chess piece.


Digital Ideation







DXF’s taken from CAD models for cutting. 




Low-Fidelity Laser Cut Models







Cut file sent to sendcutsend.com to be cut on .030” stainless steel.
















tsoyda@mail.uc.edu

(513) 739-5670