Kevin Louie

work

  • 2015

    Designed with the intent to become a product of Western and Eastern eating cultures, this 3D-printed utensil utilizes the flexibility of plastic to transform dynamically to the users’ needs.

    As a work in progress prototype, the study for an alternative “spork-like” tool was necessitated from a sustainability standpoint in restaurant deliveries and take-outs.

    Specifically, it was inspired by my experience with ordering take-out in Chinese restaurants that often included a myriad...

  • 2013

    Designed to be a solution for the consumption of shelled nuts, Infinutty contains two pockets that separate unopened nuts from their empty shells. The dynamic act of eating any shelled nut is immediately followed with a shift from being desirable to a nuisance. These experiences, especially the repeated consumption in one seating, inspired the duo container.

    Fabricated with 0.8mm aircraft plywood for its malleability, the piece was first laser cut to create its shape and tabs for...

  • 2013

    Designed to be a free standing room divider, live hinges were utilized to create a flexible yet rigid structure that could be erected with the tension of a bungee cord. Functionally, Tri-Axis’ triangular holes created opportunities for objects like clothing to be draped over or looped into. Our design inspiration was to keep it minimalistic and efforts were made to ensure the divider would be aesthetically relevant.

    The structure was fabricated by laminating canvas fabric onto ...