Visiting the V & A Museum of Childhood

This has been a long awaited visit and finally I got to go. The Museum of Childhood is a Historical Pipeline of objects from Past to present which are related to children, creativity, play, education and more. Through this experience I had the chance to understand , play and have fun too!

Some images of objects which are of interest to me and my research: 

Observations: 

• Most Childrens toys and games are primary colours, I have read that Children find it easier to perceive such colours. Although I still need to research this issue.
• Simple shapes.
• Toys, Games & Play facilitate the learning process.
• Materials are mainly wood and later on plastics. Wood still seems to be a preferred material for classical games.
• Various blocks with images, type and numbers. 
• Modular construction through the years still remains popular.

The Carte Blanche Project - Exhibition & Sale

The final product: The Carte Blanche Project featuring Table Top Fun (TTF).

Me and My Table

The Carte Blanche Project Exhibtion at 

272, High Holborn 

Designers: Jessica Chan, Rosanna Gethin, Lisa Mary Hawthorne, Jenny Nix, Laura Malyan

The Sale at Camden Lock Market

The Carte Blanche Project - Putting the Pieces together

Assembling the table top - piece by piece by piece. 

The Carte Blanche Project - The Table

Once the print had been transferred onto the dress, the next step was to cut out the squares. 

Cutting the squares to insert into the table top. 

Before laser cutting you have to draw your design on illustrator. 

Laser Cutting the squares

Applying the base coat/primer. 

Painting the Table in dark grey.

The grain still shows through the paint which creates an interesting texture to the surfaces.

I had to drill the holes to insert the diamante.

1. I applied the pva glue.

2. I inserted the diamante.

3. I had to wipe the area from any access pva glue. 

Voila!