The Parametric Pendant was created as an exploration of hand and machine processes. It combines strong aspects of both approaches which often have opposing characteristics in to an efficient, but infinity variable system of making. Using a parametric grasshopper script cut plans for for a copper shell are quickly drawn as unique iterations of a general structure and then have a smoke grey glass bubble blown in to them. In the heat of the moment the copper and glass interact in new ways each time always producing surprising results.

Colin is currently a student of the Rhode Island School of Design originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. While his background has been in furniture design and glass, his interests are much broader. He wants to solve problems through design by creating adaptable systems of concept, material, and manufacture. Whether through a design’s interaction with its environment or the way it’s created he looks for unexpected solutions.

I’m currently a student of the Rhode Island School of Design originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. While my background has been in furniture design and glass, my interests are much broader. I want to solve problems through design by creating adaptable systems of concept, material, and manufacture. Whether through a design’s interaction with its environment or the way it’s created I look for unexpected solutions.