Objects For Living: Collection II By Daniel Arsham
Production Management, Technical Design, CNC Programming
Spring/Summer, 2021
"Daniel Arsham conceived of Objects for Living: Collection II during the COVID-19 pandemic while spending extensive time at home to reflect on what objects he himself would want to live with. The result is a body of work informed by personally significant cues and motifs taken from his daily life with many of these forms originating from freely sculpting with his children’s playdoh and exploring the immediacy the material allows."
Spring/Summer, 2021
"Daniel Arsham conceived of Objects for Living: Collection II during the COVID-19 pandemic while spending extensive time at home to reflect on what objects he himself would want to live with. The result is a body of work informed by personally significant cues and motifs taken from his daily life with many of these forms originating from freely sculpting with his children’s playdoh and exploring the immediacy the material allows."
Chanel J12 Wristwatch Wall Clock
Technical Design, Digital Manufacturing
July, 2020
Conceived by the Chanel Team, I was personally tasked with 3D modeling the infamous J12 wrist watch and creating a functioning wall clock to be placed above the Chanel watch repair studio entrance in New Jersey.
July, 2020
Conceived by the Chanel Team, I was personally tasked with 3D modeling the infamous J12 wrist watch and creating a functioning wall clock to be placed above the Chanel watch repair studio entrance in New Jersey.
Mustang Bed
Creative Conception, Technical Design
Ongoing Project
I am currently recycling and sculpting a 1968 Mustang body into a futuristic bed, bending the mustang’s form to create a functional piece of furniture. Below are renders and progress pictures as I am in the finishing phases of the project.
Ongoing Project
I am currently recycling and sculpting a 1968 Mustang body into a futuristic bed, bending the mustang’s form to create a functional piece of furniture. Below are renders and progress pictures as I am in the finishing phases of the project.
Grand Seiko x Watches of Switzerland
Soho Pop-Up
Technical Design, Digital Fabrication
June, 2020
Arch Productions and Design was hired to create the custom fabricated elements for the Grand Seiko x Watches of Switzerland Soho pop up store. I designed and installed the 6 foot wide floating LED sign with the store's branding containing 30 individual signs. I also designed and CNC'd the front window tree and leaf array with programmable LEDs to display the various seasons. I also designed the layout of the Shoji rice paper wall panels in the center of the store, as well as the bar in the back of the store.
June, 2020
Arch Productions and Design was hired to create the custom fabricated elements for the Grand Seiko x Watches of Switzerland Soho pop up store. I designed and installed the 6 foot wide floating LED sign with the store's branding containing 30 individual signs. I also designed and CNC'd the front window tree and leaf array with programmable LEDs to display the various seasons. I also designed the layout of the Shoji rice paper wall panels in the center of the store, as well as the bar in the back of the store.
Nike "All for One"
Technical Design, Managed Digital Fabrication
December, 2019
Working with designs by IDL Worldwide on a future-forward look to the classic FORCE aesthetic, Arch produced visual display elements for the product launch of the new Nike AF1 sneaker for multiple House of Hoops locations across the country including Harlem, Fordham, Chicago and Hollywood. Custom fabrication included custom edge-lit LED signs, a series of free-standing 12′ white chain link fencing structures with basketball hoop posted rims, white-washed basketball pedestals wrapped in faux concrete and branded straps, perforated metal walls made to echo city park basketball backboards, custom branded benches, and ALL FOR 1 dimensional acrylic messaging.
December, 2019
Working with designs by IDL Worldwide on a future-forward look to the classic FORCE aesthetic, Arch produced visual display elements for the product launch of the new Nike AF1 sneaker for multiple House of Hoops locations across the country including Harlem, Fordham, Chicago and Hollywood. Custom fabrication included custom edge-lit LED signs, a series of free-standing 12′ white chain link fencing structures with basketball hoop posted rims, white-washed basketball pedestals wrapped in faux concrete and branded straps, perforated metal walls made to echo city park basketball backboards, custom branded benches, and ALL FOR 1 dimensional acrylic messaging.
Moose Knuckles Rube Goldberg Machine
Technical Design, Managed Digital Fabrication
November, 2019
For Moose Knuckles‘ flagship Soho store location, Arch was commissioned to produce an original concept and design for an interactive and engaging way to move merchandise from storage below onto the showroom floor.
The eye-popping result--The Moose Goldberg—a play on the Rube Goldberg machine in which the push of a button initiates a domino effect of motion in this two-story kinetic showpiece comprised of Canadiana whimsy and non sequitur, elegant intrigue—hockey sticks, an ice fishing hole, bicycle, dart board, newtons 8-ball cradle, champagne flutes, railcar tracks, a gilded closet rack, and more. The ARCH team engineered, built and installed this whimsical, mind-bending visual showpiece to transport consumers into Moose Knuckles’ grandeur universe at 57 Greene Street in NYC.
November, 2019
For Moose Knuckles‘ flagship Soho store location, Arch was commissioned to produce an original concept and design for an interactive and engaging way to move merchandise from storage below onto the showroom floor.
The eye-popping result--The Moose Goldberg—a play on the Rube Goldberg machine in which the push of a button initiates a domino effect of motion in this two-story kinetic showpiece comprised of Canadiana whimsy and non sequitur, elegant intrigue—hockey sticks, an ice fishing hole, bicycle, dart board, newtons 8-ball cradle, champagne flutes, railcar tracks, a gilded closet rack, and more. The ARCH team engineered, built and installed this whimsical, mind-bending visual showpiece to transport consumers into Moose Knuckles’ grandeur universe at 57 Greene Street in NYC.
Camp Eurorail Train
Technical Design, Managed Digital Fabrication
September, 2019
For the travel-themed immersion at CAMP, the Arch team designed, built, stylized, and installed several interactive pieces to create an immersive retail experience for children that explores the wonders of the world.
Our 14′ long Eurorail train car, the giant 12′ tall faux-finished stone archway it passes under, and a multi-colored group of Parisian storefronts created the European experience.
September, 2019
For the travel-themed immersion at CAMP, the Arch team designed, built, stylized, and installed several interactive pieces to create an immersive retail experience for children that explores the wonders of the world.
Our 14′ long Eurorail train car, the giant 12′ tall faux-finished stone archway it passes under, and a multi-colored group of Parisian storefronts created the European experience.
Nike Boston "Kyrie 5"
Technical Design, Managed Digital Fabrication
November, 2018
Working with concept designs by IDL Worldwide, Arch fabricated an illuminated, multi-dimensional experience of Nike’s Kyrie 5 footwear for retail locations in Boston and New York.
Each custom element for the project supported the show-stopping suspension of illuminated three-dimensional “Third Eye” chandelier pyramids. Arch’s custom fabrication of the fixtures involved a scaffold piping construction; tube edge lighting; and CNC-milled, LED-lit colored sole patterned inlay. Each of the pyramids was rigged by the ARCH team to hang on-high in the 3-story atrium space.
November, 2018
Working with concept designs by IDL Worldwide, Arch fabricated an illuminated, multi-dimensional experience of Nike’s Kyrie 5 footwear for retail locations in Boston and New York.
Each custom element for the project supported the show-stopping suspension of illuminated three-dimensional “Third Eye” chandelier pyramids. Arch’s custom fabrication of the fixtures involved a scaffold piping construction; tube edge lighting; and CNC-milled, LED-lit colored sole patterned inlay. Each of the pyramids was rigged by the ARCH team to hang on-high in the 3-story atrium space.
Museum of Sex: Super Funland
Digital Fabrication
July, 2019
The Museum of Sex explores the sexual origins of the carnival in a combination history and group-art exhibition, SUPER FUNLAND: Journey into the Erotic Carnival. The history gallery takes visitors from the carnival’s ancient bacchanalian origins to its evolution in pre-industrial Europe and the “midway” of the 20th century’s great World’s Fairs, describing how its licentious and permissive subtext has remained intact. The group art show tells this story in thirteen one-of-a-kind commissioned amusements created by an internationally renowned team of artists and designers, bringing themes of sexual carnality, decadence, and joy to a contemporary audience.
July, 2019
The Museum of Sex explores the sexual origins of the carnival in a combination history and group-art exhibition, SUPER FUNLAND: Journey into the Erotic Carnival. The history gallery takes visitors from the carnival’s ancient bacchanalian origins to its evolution in pre-industrial Europe and the “midway” of the 20th century’s great World’s Fairs, describing how its licentious and permissive subtext has remained intact. The group art show tells this story in thirteen one-of-a-kind commissioned amusements created by an internationally renowned team of artists and designers, bringing themes of sexual carnality, decadence, and joy to a contemporary audience.
Nike "KD12" Harlem
Technical Design, Managed Digital Fabrication
April, 2019
Custom fabrication of IDL Worldwide’s brand activation for Nike KD12 involved a strong nod to the formative years of Kevin Durant’s 90’s root influences of video games and video replays of Michael Jordan highlights. Stacked VHS tapes were used as building blocks for branded display walls and custom pedestals with laser-etched lit copy and clear plexiglass toppers containing purple plasma tubes. Flanked by boom boxes and VCR players, old-school CRT TV’s were sourced to hollow and fill with LED lighting to illuminate custom floating shoe stand suspensions. All elements were painted white to complete a cohesive layout for the nostalgic retail display.
April, 2019
Custom fabrication of IDL Worldwide’s brand activation for Nike KD12 involved a strong nod to the formative years of Kevin Durant’s 90’s root influences of video games and video replays of Michael Jordan highlights. Stacked VHS tapes were used as building blocks for branded display walls and custom pedestals with laser-etched lit copy and clear plexiglass toppers containing purple plasma tubes. Flanked by boom boxes and VCR players, old-school CRT TV’s were sourced to hollow and fill with LED lighting to illuminate custom floating shoe stand suspensions. All elements were painted white to complete a cohesive layout for the nostalgic retail display.
Meet Hawaii Trade Show Booth
Technical Design, Managed Project, Installation, and Digital Fabrication
August, 2018
AWARDED “BEST IN SHOW—HONORABLE MENTION”
Custom design and fabrication of Meet Hawaii trade show booth for the 2018 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Chicago where thousands of association professionals and industry partners gather to exchange time, resources, strategies, solutions, and more.
From the original concept and 3D render by the ARCH design team, the CNC milling and assembly of the wooden structural elements, custom tables and walls—to the decor, graphics and printing, transit, and on-site installation—this project was entirely realized by the Arch team.
August, 2018
AWARDED “BEST IN SHOW—HONORABLE MENTION”
Custom design and fabrication of Meet Hawaii trade show booth for the 2018 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Chicago where thousands of association professionals and industry partners gather to exchange time, resources, strategies, solutions, and more.
From the original concept and 3D render by the ARCH design team, the CNC milling and assembly of the wooden structural elements, custom tables and walls—to the decor, graphics and printing, transit, and on-site installation—this project was entirely realized by the Arch team.
Nike "KD11" Harlem
Technical Design, Managed Project, Installation, and Digital Fabrication
July, 2018
IDL Worldwide’s brand activation desgin for Nike’s KD11 involved the custom fabrication of two stacked clear plexiglass cylinders housed in white powder-coated steel cages—one filled with white painted basketballs suspended from the ceiling, the other with basketball pillows atop a CNC-cut Nike React foam six-foot round.
Black vinyl laminate drums were constructed to house two six-foot trampoline displays—one housing exhibition lighting, the other for the shoe display on the trampoline below. Plexiglass half cylinder trial benches with black foam toppers were made to match.
July, 2018
IDL Worldwide’s brand activation desgin for Nike’s KD11 involved the custom fabrication of two stacked clear plexiglass cylinders housed in white powder-coated steel cages—one filled with white painted basketballs suspended from the ceiling, the other with basketball pillows atop a CNC-cut Nike React foam six-foot round.
Black vinyl laminate drums were constructed to house two six-foot trampoline displays—one housing exhibition lighting, the other for the shoe display on the trampoline below. Plexiglass half cylinder trial benches with black foam toppers were made to match.
Asics 20' Rotating Wheel
Metal Fabrication
May, 2018
Custom design and fabrication of a 20ft high, rotating “hamster” wheel for feature in ASICS video production. This epic concept from Current Studios was designed, engineered, built, powered, and tested by the ARCH team in our shop in Blauvelt, NY. The finished product was deconstructed and loaded in pieces to truck to Brooklyn for its film installation.
Shot by VICE, the final cut introduces the latest additions to the HYPERGEL™ series, shoes engineered for the goal setters and dream chasers who never stop moving.
May, 2018
Custom design and fabrication of a 20ft high, rotating “hamster” wheel for feature in ASICS video production. This epic concept from Current Studios was designed, engineered, built, powered, and tested by the ARCH team in our shop in Blauvelt, NY. The finished product was deconstructed and loaded in pieces to truck to Brooklyn for its film installation.
Shot by VICE, the final cut introduces the latest additions to the HYPERGEL™ series, shoes engineered for the goal setters and dream chasers who never stop moving.
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Def Jam Recordings Holiday Party Sign
Digital Fabrication
December, 2018
Working with the team at MVD Inc., the ARCH team produced and installed a custom fabric foil-wrapped display booth showcasing VIP gifts from luxury accessories brand Klasse14 and black mirror etched, CNC milled LED-lit signage for the star-studded Def Jam holiday party at China Chalet.
December, 2018
Working with the team at MVD Inc., the ARCH team produced and installed a custom fabric foil-wrapped display booth showcasing VIP gifts from luxury accessories brand Klasse14 and black mirror etched, CNC milled LED-lit signage for the star-studded Def Jam holiday party at China Chalet.
Burton + Polar Fleece Interactive Arcade Kiosks
Technical Design, Managed Project, Installation, and Digital Manufacturing
September, 2018
Engineered and built by the Arch team, these three freestanding interactive kiosks for Burton’s “Build Your Own Polar Fleece” house a touchscreen computer interface that engages customers in an arcade-like clothing design experience. The displays were vinyl-wrapped with branded illustrations before the ARCH team programmed, transported and installed them for in-store display in New York and Vermont.
September, 2018
Engineered and built by the Arch team, these three freestanding interactive kiosks for Burton’s “Build Your Own Polar Fleece” house a touchscreen computer interface that engages customers in an arcade-like clothing design experience. The displays were vinyl-wrapped with branded illustrations before the ARCH team programmed, transported and installed them for in-store display in New York and Vermont.
Nike "SF Air Force One" Harlem
Technical Design and Digital Fabrication
July, 2018
To help celebrate the latest Nike Air Force One sneaker release, the team at IDL Worldwide designed a custom industrial style merchandising table for the House of Hoops in Harlem. Arch constructed the table using steel rebar for the frame and reinforced with bent basketball hoops, tying in the theme of the classic sneaker. The top of the table was finished off with a faux concrete mix, black webbing straps, basketball hoop shoe display and a grey-gradient of painted basketballs, finishing off the industrial theme the client was looking for.
July, 2018
To help celebrate the latest Nike Air Force One sneaker release, the team at IDL Worldwide designed a custom industrial style merchandising table for the House of Hoops in Harlem. Arch constructed the table using steel rebar for the frame and reinforced with bent basketball hoops, tying in the theme of the classic sneaker. The top of the table was finished off with a faux concrete mix, black webbing straps, basketball hoop shoe display and a grey-gradient of painted basketballs, finishing off the industrial theme the client was looking for.
Nike "React" Harlem
Technical Design, Installation, and Digital Manufacturing
July, 2017
To commemorate Nike’s latest sneaker cushioning system, Nike React, IDL Worldwide designed a custom interactive basketball experience for consumers at the House of Hoops in Harlem. Arch fabricated a custom vertical jump wall, bleachers, DJ booth, and of course a basketball court to fit the space.
Display boxes and letters were CNC milled then outfitted with top quality LED strips throughout, meeting the high standards of the client and showcasing the sneakers for the massive amount of foot traffic that passes the store daily.
July, 2017
To commemorate Nike’s latest sneaker cushioning system, Nike React, IDL Worldwide designed a custom interactive basketball experience for consumers at the House of Hoops in Harlem. Arch fabricated a custom vertical jump wall, bleachers, DJ booth, and of course a basketball court to fit the space.
Display boxes and letters were CNC milled then outfitted with top quality LED strips throughout, meeting the high standards of the client and showcasing the sneakers for the massive amount of foot traffic that passes the store daily.
Abstract Form Studio
Product Design Studio
January - March, 2017
January - March, 2017
This product design studio explores beauty, hierarchy, and movement through various form studies all grounded in the design philosophy of Rowena Reed Kostellow. I created rectilinear, curvalinear, linear, and planar forms with varying materials. I also created accompanying expressive pieces and renderings as assigned.
Rectilinear Form
This form reflects tension and balance as the small piece of wood is suspended at the far end of the form in a cantilever configuration. This form is constructed with a polished brass beam capped with a cut out section of a real U.S. Penny at the ends, a concrete base, and balsa wood accent.
Curvalinear Form
This form is inspired by the spotlights of Hollywood. Maple and oak wood cone, white acrylic ovoid plane that is glossy on top to reflect light but painted matte white underneath. A small brass rod represents the crossing paths of the lights inserted on the top of the cone.
Curvalinear Kaleidoscope
This graphic shows all the sides of the curvilinear form in the same plane and uses color to display how lighting reflects off of the form. The 30" x 30" graphic print was created by taking photos of the curvalinear form, editing them in photoshop, and finally tracing and patterning the photos in illustrator.
Linear Form
This form represents two people kissing. The line represents two becoming one through negative space where there is a place for two people. The straight section at the end resembles an arm holding the other's head, while the other end is an arm wrapped around the waist.
Planar Form
This form was inspired by speed and upward twisting. The sharp folds and turns give the form an aggressive or violent appearance. The subdominant triangle is piercing the dominant rectangle form which is grounded along it's bottom edge to imply strength and weight. The grounded form adds speed since the triangle must be moving that much faster to pierce such an object. I set my rendering of the form on the University of Pennsylvania's campus with the form as a large sculpture and envision people leaving against it to interact with the form.
"Vintage" Inspired Design Final
After randomly being assigned the word 'vintage' I created 15 three dimensional sketches to reflect my interpretation of vintage. The term vintage is defined as the year that the best quality wine was produced. I believe vintage items tell a story, and also represent the best design of their respective times.
Since vintage items cannot be imitated(or they will loose their authenticity), I chose a reactive design approach of dropping a china plate on a concrete floor. I also placed a red ceramic cup in the oven, and then submerged the cup in ice water causing it to fracture. I then used the pieces that had been created out of my control to build the three dimensional sketches.
Since vintage items cannot be imitated(or they will loose their authenticity), I chose a reactive design approach of dropping a china plate on a concrete floor. I also placed a red ceramic cup in the oven, and then submerged the cup in ice water causing it to fracture. I then used the pieces that had been created out of my control to build the three dimensional sketches.
Final Form
My final form reflects the atomic age from 1945 to 1975. The form is shaped to resemble an atomic explosion created from the vintage materials that reflect the modern materials that emerged at the time such as aluminum, plywood, and glass.
The outer ring is constructed of aluminum fastened with steel rivets, and represents the creation and the wide use of jet aircraft after World War II. The wood section represents the use of plywood in midcentury design, such as the Eames lounge chair or Eames leg splint. The mushroom cloud is constructed of broken vintage glass I used in my initial study forms, and reflects the precarious nature of living in a world just after nuclear arms have been used and created.
The outer ring is constructed of aluminum fastened with steel rivets, and represents the creation and the wide use of jet aircraft after World War II. The wood section represents the use of plywood in midcentury design, such as the Eames lounge chair or Eames leg splint. The mushroom cloud is constructed of broken vintage glass I used in my initial study forms, and reflects the precarious nature of living in a world just after nuclear arms have been used and created.
Abraxas Wall Planter
Product Design
November, 2016
November, 2016
Abraxas is a wall-mounted planter, perfect for vines, succulents, air plants, or other low maintenance houseplants. Abraxas touches upon the dichotomy of life and death, named after the Greek God Abraxas that emobodies both life and death.
abraxaswallplanter.bigcartel.com
abraxaswallplanter.bigcartel.com
India Paintings
Paintings
July, 2016
July, 2016
Two paintings I completed while living in India for six months. The paintings reflect India's westernizing culture shift as a result of modernization. Both are painted with common Indian house paint and measure 32 x 44 inches.
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Double iPhone Case
Product Concept
July, 2016
iPhone case targeted towards professionals with multiple smart phones.
The case holds two iPhones back to back in a sleeve format for minimal size.
July, 2016
iPhone case targeted towards professionals with multiple smart phones.
The case holds two iPhones back to back in a sleeve format for minimal size.
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Neon Sunset in Mumbai
Photography
April, 2016
April, 2016
This set of photographs reflects my first experience in Mumbai, and tries to reflect the vibrant, chaotic, and beautiful city.
Saint Clare
Music Video
May, 2016
Song created while living in India, video filmed in Philadelphia and Delhi.
May, 2016
Song created while living in India, video filmed in Philadelphia and Delhi.
Conquer
Product Concept
July, 2015 Conquer is the Debit Card that Builds You Credit. Every time you make a purchase, we check to see if you have the funds available. If you do, we extend the line of credit and immediately deduct the funds from your account. You build credit without ever going into debt. It's that simple. |
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Electro Chemical Flow Cell Alpha
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Hardware Prototype
2014-2015 A 3D Printable device that utilizes carbon and water to store energy that can be released at a later time. |
DesignStarting with the initial design consisting of plastic and graphite plates taped together, I re-imaged the flow cell as a circular 3D printed cell. The new design allows for more conducting surface area, faster flow rate, and multiple cells can be attached. Research and Development in collaboration with Drexel Smarthouse.
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It was all a Dream....
Painting
2011
This acrylic painting of Biggie Smalls is on two license plates I found while hiking in Wisconsin over a labor day weekend in high school. I was awarded a Gold Key from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers.
2011
This acrylic painting of Biggie Smalls is on two license plates I found while hiking in Wisconsin over a labor day weekend in high school. I was awarded a Gold Key from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers.
Photo: 3D printed head. Philadelphia, USA