Product Design / Softgood / Umbrella
Leafin
Leafin is a fine designed leaf-like umbrella.
Leaf in 3 status
“Sword”, "Spades" & "Petiole"
Design Concept
Nature Scenario
Leaf blades hold and let go the water droplets, which is exactly the role of “umbrella” in our life. Leafin got it.
Design Concept / Style
In the Mix of Minimalism with Arts and Crafts Movement
Honest to nature with fine design work and mind.
Design Process / Research
From the Nature
Design Process / 2D / Sketching
Sketch the Leafin out
Design Process / 2D / Structure
"The Curvature"
Design Process / 3D / Modeling
Development
Design Process / 3D / Diagram
Technical Drawings
Design Process / 3D / Modeling
Overview
Design Process / Production
Making of
Gallery / Product Shot
Leafin
Project Overview
Research
- Leaf biological study
- Leaf sample
- Umbrella design
- Umbrella structure study
- Umbrella sample disassembly
Sketch & Draw
- Umbrella form brainstorm
- Curvature simulation
- Leaf-Umbrella combination initial trial
- Umbrella form dimension estimation
- Structure imagination
- Structure varieties comparison
- Structure details simulation
- Joint details simulation
Design
- Form & dimension confirmation
- Curvature Experiment
- 3D model building
- Rendering
Prototype & Product
- Drawings print out
- Wood mold making
- Joint trial and modification
- Parts modification
- Leaf blade extension modification
- Handle fabrication
- Fabric trial, modification and making
- Prototype fabrication
- Product fabrication
