‘Tales of Malabar’, a project funded by the Dutch Consulate General and the Embassy, New Delhi, looked at the history of the Malabar region in India. This project payed homage to the idiosyncratic culture, history and rituals of the diverse people and religions of the Malabar region that were influenced by trade and cultural connections. For this project, a harmonious exhibit had to be created, that explained the history and culture of the Malabar region, designed especially for a travelling museum within Kerala, which meant that the final outcomes had to be easily transportable and storable.
Channapatna: Crafts and Community Development
Owl desk organiser for children
Crafts and Community Development was a project that bridged the gap between the designer and the craftsman by creating opportunities for the two to work together.. I worked with artisans from Channapatna, also known as "Goombegaluru" or "Town of Toys". It is a small town located 60 kms south west of Bangalore and is famous for it's unique wooden toys and lacquerware products made by small scale industries located in the town itself.
Channapatna toys and objects are made from the wood turning technique, where the shapes are formed while the wood turns on a lathe. They use bright colours, which are created by applying resin to the wood while it turns on the lathe. The products are eco friendly and are made of 100% natural material
Since the products made in Channapatna are mostly toys directed at children, I wanted to make something directed at children that they could not just play with, but use, which pushed me to design a desk organiser.
