#student design

Dog’s Wall

2020 10 04

Winning entry - Architecture for Dogs design competition at Japan House London. Selected by Tim Marlow, Head of the Design Museum

“Dog’s Wall” is a plywood wall cover that offers a cosy hideaway for a dog as well as playful shelfing for its human companion. Within the wall are several openings through which the dog can perch itself to observe the room and interact with its owner, as well as more secluded spots to allow a dog a comfortable personal space. Holes in the wall where the dog can stick its head out offer opportunities for playful interactions, while integrated storage and shelving space creates a practical function. By combining the human’s and dog’s space within a home and creating a “shared” environment, the world of human and dog are integrated in a more equal dynamic than Pet and Owner.

Tim Marlow’s Comments:

For my assignment, I was tasked with creating something to represent two inspirational excerpts from the Touch section of “A Natural History of the Senses” by Diane Ackerman. I decided to go with an icon design, because design is my preferred medium.

For the first design, I was inspired by the following quote: “Power bestowed at the price of submission.” - “Chained”, Adobe Illustrator, 2550 x 3300px

28th international Bienniel of Graphic Design in Brno, Czech Republic

KINGSTON ANIMATION PRIZE 2017 - Crime and Punishment

The judges said: 'This was really well realised with a strong graphic sensibility and clever use of the developing cage/prison motif. I also liked the way this hinted at the subject of the book but conveyed the inner experience of the main character largely through gestures.'

We’ll be posting each of the animations this week or go to the Vintage Books YouTube channel to see them all now.