Objective: Design and create an "avian sanctuary" that fits both the functional needs of the user -the bird- and the aesthetic needs of the consumer, the human.
Skills: sketching, laser-cutting, wood-working, steam-bending, crochet, sewing, Fusion 360 modeling
Materials: Sapele wood, nails, metal wire, metal dowels
Timeline: 5 weeks
Date: Spring '25
I chose the mourning dove for its nostalgic call that reminds me of childhood evenings. Their symbolism of love and devotion connects to my parents’ upcoming anniversary, inspiring the idea of an avian sanctuary where couples can celebrate with “love doves.”
Sketches
Initial ideations pulling from the everyday
Designs with "Love-Dove" theme in mind
Final Design Direction
3D exploration
Small scale ideation with Strathmore
Heart shaped to scale mid-fidelity model
High FIdelity model using Plywood
Renders
Exploded View
Orthographic Views
Process making
Using my fusion model as a guide i measured my plywood
High fidelity put together
Model fastened
Joined and Planed planks
starting form
Metal wire flattened
Metal wire being turned to inlays
drilling holes for metal dowels
Pre sanding/polishing
FINAL PRODUCT
