Bubble Bath Neckpiece - Nora Fok

Question 1

Function/ fitness for purpose

Answer 1

• decorate neck, large vol of bubbles wouldn’t be practical + restrict movement so uncomfortable. Therefore best suited to catwalk/ not everyday
• material generates heat, might be itchy, knitted bubbles get caught so unsafe
• durable + long lasting due to robust structure + material

Question 2

Use of materials/ techniques

Answer 2

• unique as wonderful forms out of fishing wire, due to nature + construction it’s lightweight, durablue, closely knitted together, robust, strong + wouldn’t break when worn
• material versatile, knitted dyed + formed to make jewellery, looks delicate gives elegant feel. Knitted balls capture essence of bubbles, light + see through
• with close look, see how intricate, high skill to create detailed complex designs, one off pieces, 1st to knit in intricate way for jewellery

Question 3

Consideration of target market/ audience

Answer 3

• cheap materials but took 3 months to hand knit over 1000 bubbles, buyer would cherish more, display to show off sculptural form + playful personality
• due to structure + one off, higher price
• target market = intereste in design/theatre (over dramatic sculptural form), may use for catwalk
• V&A displayed in one about luxury: craftmanship, mot materials

Question 4

Visual impact

Answer 4

• wire thin + light, delicate look. Intricate with tightness of knitting, shape robust, light + airy
• fact that large + surrounds neck, part of head, playful tone of childhood bubble baths

Question 5

Style

Answer 5

• Dramatic, scale unusually increased, variety of bubble sizes adds movement
• sculptural + organic in form: natural inspiration of bubbles, attention to thing normally miss, head submerged in bubbled is beautiful, piece captures