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WAVY TRAY 


For this project, we were introduced to the different ways of manipulating wood. We were tasked to create a complex mold that would allow us to mass-produce several versions of the same form.

  • sleek red-oak wood finish 
  • decorative conversation piece 
  • impractical organic forms
  • could be styled flipside or vertically
  • small enough to liven any empty space 



SKETCH MODEL





MATERIAL RESEARCH


.25″ PLYWOOD
MDF



RED-OAK VENEER




PROCESS



The wavy tray has taken solid shape after undergoing the pressure of vaccuum forming. The process took 3 hours. I began by soaking three 1/8” plywood pieces in lukewarm water for an hour. Then I took my fully constructed mold and overlapped each layer of plywood on top. I set up the vaccuum machine and inserted my mold and plywood layers in the center. When the 3 hours were finalized, I clamped the pieces and left them overnight. The next morning, it was fully solid. I shaped it in the planar machine then glued my measured out red-oak veneer onto the faces.


FINAL PROTOTYPE




The Wavy Tray has a bridge-like curvature that allows it to rock back and forth. It’s playful and impractical, but it’s character makes it a great subtle centerpiece to any spot in your home. Whether you prefer it right side up or flipside, the possibilities of balancing something on the tray aren’t endless! But the unconventional and sleek finish of the elegant wooden forms adds just the right touch to any space.


TO LUNAR LUMINAIRE︎
 
Running on Cargo

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