clay – Product by Process

Moiré

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Moiré is an enquiry into material and process. My interest lies in where craft processes lie in contemporary design. In this project I have subverted one of the oldest crafts in existence, the coiling of clay, by automating the process using an extruding machine. Once fired this uniform layered construct of ceramic produces startling results, the ceramic actually behaves like a spring. The dip dying process is again another process not usually associated with ceramics, however I found that the porosity of the work lended itself to absorbing colour. The…

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Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo – the design process

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From a clay model to the world premiere at the 2012 Paris Motor Show: Accompany designers Michael Mauer and Mitja Borkert to our R&D center in Weissach and watch exclusive footage of the development process of the Panamera Sport Turismo in this video. More information on http://www.porsche.com/sport-turismo

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Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé Clay Model

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Mercedes AMG – Experience the third design phase of the SLS AMG Coupé Black Series. See how the SLS AMG Coupé Black Series is crafted into the final shape and wrapped in foil.

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Opel Rak e by Kiska

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Awesome video of the process behind the Opel Rak e Concept car situated between the motorcycle and the automotive segment. From sketches to Clay model to full on prototype. Enjoy