· This is the 5th year that the students have created limited-edition Christmas gifts
· The project aims to help the young designers understand the retail environment
· Products will be on sale in Welcome Home at the CCA from Saturday 7th December.
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| Image: Designs from the 2019 PDE Christmas Collection |
Fourth year Product Design Engineering students at The Glasgow School of Art have unveiled a collection of limited-edition gifts for Christmas 2019. This is the fifth year that young designers from the GSA have been challenged to apply their creativity to develop products conceived especially for retail sale.
Nineteen students are offering a range of designs including a colourful magnetic key holder, a stylish take on the Noughts and Crosses game,recycled glass candle holdersand pewter mounted whisky glasses, almost all of which are priced at under £50.
Inspiration for the designs ranged from Scotland’s Munros and lakes to Celtic knots and Glasgow designer Charles Anderson with materials including recycled glass bottles, repurposed aluminium pipe, Jesmonite, concrete, brass, pewter and resin.
“The students benefit significantly from this ongoing project,” saysHugh Pizey, tutor on the PDE programme. “We challenge them to experiment with materials, try out new processes and finesse their skills, and in particular ask them to focus on creating designs that will be both affordable and attractive to a customer looking for something different at Christmas.”
This year the students have been working closely with designer Jen Stewart who has been giving them feedback on their designs throughout the process, in particular about their saleability.
“It is important for the students to receive advice and feedback as they shape their products so they can build it into their designs,” says Jen. “Not only do they need to make sure that they are creating designs that to appeal to customers, but they need to be aware of what price people will be willing to pay.”
The designs will be on sale in Welcome Home at the CCA, Sauchiehall Street, from Saturday 7 – Friday 13 December while stocks last. Welcome Home is open Monday-Saturday, 11am – 6pm, Sun 12 noon- 6pm,
For full information on the designs in the 2019 PDE Christmas collection see Notes for Editors.
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Notes for Editors
2019 PDE Christmas Collection products
“Modulo” – two part jesmonite desk tidy by Emma Williamson
A substantial 2-part desk tidy, in contrasting terrazzo jesmonite. The form was 3D modelled and printed, then cast in jesmonite and finished to create this playful but functional desk tidy in vivid teal and grey with specks of colour.
Limited edition of 8 Price £42
This product is accompanied by:
Sotto” Jesmonite coasters
Terrazzo pieces left over from experiments are transformed into fun coasters
£6 each or £22 for set of 4 – various colours.
“Ben Nevis & Loch Morar” Ornamental object / bookends by Tom Walker
Depicting Scotland’s highest mountain and deepest lake, Ben Nevis and Loch Morar, these detailed pieces have been created from mapping of the terrain 3D modelled in CAD, then 3D printed, moulded in silicone and cast in jesmonite incorporating grains from their names sakes sites and resin to create the loch.
Limited edition of 6 Ben Nevis and 4 Loch Morar.
£30 each or 2 for £50
“OX” Noughts and Crosses game Gerardo Lerma Molina
A super stylish version of the traditional children’s game, this noughts and crosses set has been carefully created using laser etched slate for the base board and 3D modelled and printed playing pieces, silicone moulded and cast in resin.
Limited edition of 10.
£45 for set
“Deconstructed” – Cantilever shelf by Juan Sanz De Bremond
Created in concrete with a brass shelf, “Deconstructed” is a simple statement piece. A single piece of brass slots into the cast concrete base creating an attractively strong cantilevered shelf to display your possessions.
Limited edition of 7
£47
Magnetic Key Holderby Fern Auld
This laser cut wall mounted plywood key holder features an array of eye-catching resin fragment shapes and space for 5 hanging keyrings which make up the pattern. Formed in resin with stainless steel fixings, these stylish keyrings slot into place with a satisfying click using tiny magnetic connections. Wall mounted piece and 5 keyrings supplied.
Limited edition of 10
£35
“Fragmented Man” – Jesmonite planter by Kristofer Mcleod
3D scanned head, manipulated, fragmented and 3D printed, silicon cast in white, light grey and charcoal Jesmonite. Fits a standard size plant pot.
Limited edition of 9 (3 each colour)
£36 each
“Imprint” dish and plinth set by Pepa Chesworth Russell
Cast in grey concrete, this simple geometric form sits on a contrasting white plaster base with an imprint to locate the dish or use to separate small items such as jewellery.
Limited edition of 10
£30 for set
“Trio” – set of 3 concrete candle holders byTom ScotcherInspired by brutalist architecture, these concrete candle holders feature precision form, scale, weight and colour. Cast in concrete from a 3D printed model and silicon mould.
Limited edition of 10 ( 5 sets in warm colours, 5 sets in cool colours)
£42 for a set of 3
“Phonograph” square Jesmonite bowl by Jamie Macleod
Experiments in reusing vinyl records led to interesting undulating forms, used here as the negative space to this eye-catching decorative bowl. The final form is cast in Jesmonite with a monochrome marbled effect.
Limited edition of 8.
Limited edition of 8.
£33 each
“Knot Pots” – Concrete pot with jute Celtic knot by Imogen Brown
Cast in grey concrete or light snowcrete, Knot Pots feature a Celtic knotted braid made from jute. The pots are designed to accommodate standard size plant pots and are supplied with seeds to start growing.
Cast in grey concrete or light snowcrete, Knot Pots feature a Celtic knotted braid made from jute. The pots are designed to accommodate standard size plant pots and are supplied with seeds to start growing.
Limited edition 10 (5 in light snowcrete, 5 in grey concrete)
£22 each
“Melt” – recycled glass candle holders by Calum Warden
To create these satisfying forms, empty glass bottles were collected, cut and slumped over a former to created tea light holders that refract the light.
Limited edition of 10
£12 each, assorted colours
“Suilven” pewter mounted whiskey glass by Chris Orr
In experimenting with sand casting of pewter and plastic moulding techniques, an organic form has been cast in pewter around a square glass, adding weight and gravitas to the whisky drinking experience.
Limited edition of 4
£35 each
“Vase” – cast Jesmonite vase by Paddy McEwen
Inspired by Glasgow designer Charles Anderson, these vases marry form, engineering and decoration. Segments of the 3D printed model have been adorned by hand creating a distinctive pattern inspired by machine forms , silicone moulded and cast in Jesmonite.
Limited edition of 10
£28 each
“Slice” Ornament / coaster by Andrew Crook
A sliced view of suspended pine cones captured in clear resin, this poetic piece can be used as a coaster or displayed as an ornament against a window. Cast in resin, sliced and finished meticulously, each is unique and showcases the natural structure of the pine cone.
Limited edition 10
Limited edition 10
£15 each
“Stone” Candle holder by Scott Simpson
Inspired by rock forms, these tea light holders have been hand-carved from plaster then moulded and cast in grey Jesmonite to create these stone-like objects.
Limited edition of 10
£22
“FOLD” card holder by Kasim Ali
Engineered to fit together with screw fastenings, this slim leather wallet has space for essential cards and change.
Limited edition of 10.
£25
“Silinder” Desk tidy by Fergus Telfer
Made from repurposed aluminium pipe, this stylish desk tidy encapsules your pens and stationery bits and bobs underneath a perky potted plant.
The two parts magnetically snap together and have veneered wooden shelves.
Limited edition of 10.
£26
“Parachute” Adaptable felt bag by Ben Sammut
This waterproofed felt bag features a concertina fold to expand and contract depending on need and adaptable straps, changing from backpack to cross body bag based on your needs.
Limited edition of 3 in 3 colourways
£70
“Rock vases” Ornamental vases by Paddy Neison
These 2 part vases are hand made from selected scrap wood and rocks from Findhorn beach to create a satisfying blend of these two natural textures in one unifying form.
Limited edition of 9.
Small £25 / med £30 / large £35
“Munro bagging” Etched brass munro plaques
Popular peaks of the famous Scottish Munros have been mapped and turned into beautiful brass plaques. A great gift for ardent hillwalkers to celebrate their triumphs, or simply a beautiful reminder of our great outdoors.
Limited edition of 10.
£20