CONCEPT: SKIN

MARCH 9th

skin

–noun

1.

the external covering or integument of an animal body, esp. when soft and flexible.

2.

such an integument stripped from the body of an animal, esp. a small animal; pelt: a beaver skin.

3.

the tanned or treated pelt or hide of an animal, esp. when used in apparel and accessories; leather (usually used in combination): pigskin; calfskin.

4.

any integumentary covering, casing, outer coating, or surface layer, as an investing membrane, the rind or peel of fruit, or a film on liquid: a skin of thin ice; the aluminum skin of an airplane.

5.

Jewelry.

a.the outermost layer of a pearl.

b.the outermost layer of a diamond as found: often different in color and refraction from the inner part of the stone.

6.

Nautical.

a.the shell or ceiling of a hull.

b.the outer, exposed part of a furled sail.

7.

Metallurgy. an outer layer of a metal piece having characteristics differing from those of the interior.

Assignment:
Design an object based on the concept proposed intended for production in whatever media you feel appropriate. The object need not be rendered as the main focus of this stage is:
a. Meaning: find your personal interpretation to the concept.
b. Experiment: find the best way to transmit the idea through prototypes, sketches, and references.
c. Presentation: show your work in a creative yet organized and comprehensive way.

DEADLINE: March 16th