Joanna Parham

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work

  • 2011

    A lunch container that takes a bit of nostalgic, elegant lifestyle and makes it practical for everyday use.

    Users: the Lolita fashion community is a group of young women who aspire to live like a Victorian lady or Marie Antoinette. Lolita fashion is feminine, nostalgic, and luxurious.Lolitas are primarily high school students who bring their lunch to school using cheap, ugly plasticware. This lunchbox provides a beautiful and sustainable...

  • 2010

    Combining local, innovative materials, modern design, and "off-the-grid" energy solutions, "Compact Coastal Living" seeks to re-imagine the traditional summer cabin. At under 180 square feet, the space is divided into four distinct quadrants, but encourages users to slide open windows and doors, blurring the line between indoor and outdoor space.

  • 2009

    Centered is a souvenir gift box designed for the Pan Pacific hotel.

    The box is made to serve candy or desserts within the hotel, then be taken home by the guest as a souvenir. The design fits the upscale setting of the Pan Pacific hotel, as well as being a unique gift.

    Featured on the outside of the box are vignettes of iconic Vancouver elements. These include fir trees, waves, mountains, an orca, and the Inukshuk.

    For easy packing the box flattens out and fits into an...