ELLA MAI DOWNES

My Final Major Project was a study into the sense of touch and an exploration of materials in relation to this. This led to the development of small, palm-fitting objects combing different material properties. These objects engaged the senses through making, and aim to invite the viewer to engage the tactile sense as finished pieces.

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This was demonstrated at New Designers in June 2017, as a 'touch table' holding the objects allowed visitors to interact with the pieces, and bring about different emotions such as playfulness, surprise, comfort, discomfort and curiosity.

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