Design

Question 1

Statement Light Inconvenient

Fitness for Purpose

Answer 1

• This bracelet isa statement piece, due to its vibrant colours and large scale. This makes it visually impactful and appropriate for special occasions.
• It is light despite its large size, because it is made from polyurethane foam and lightweight fiberglass. This means the wearer can move their arm comfortably.
• The bracelet is inconvenient for everyday jewellry because it is large and bulky and the fragile creature forms on the sides could snag on clothing or break easily. This means it is better worn only on special occasions.

Question 2

Hand, Recycled

Materials and Techniques

Answer 2

• Chang used hand tools to create this bracelet. For example, he used tweezers for the small outer details. These unique, ornate designs contrast with the chunky bracelet, making it attention grabbing and unusual.
• Chang used recycled plastics to make this bracelet. He melted down old signs in Liverpool’s Chinatown, which makes the bracelet more sustainable with eye-catching colours.

Question 3

Throwaway, Sea

Social and Cultural Influences

Answer 3

• Chang was inspired by the throwaway society of the present day. This is shown in “Plastic Bracelet 2004” where he used old pin heads, shop signs, and recycled plastic to create a valuable statement piece.
• Chang was inspired by the visual qualities of sea life. This is shown in “Plastic Bracelet 2004”, with the protruding parts resembling coral or seaweed and the bright colours mimicking those of tropical fish.

Question 4

Contrasting, Multi, Combination

Visual Impact

Answer 4

• There are contrasting patterns in this bracelet, with the blue geometric patterns pn the outside and the purple linear patterent on the inside. This visual contrast is eye-catching.
• The bracelet is multi-coloured, with saturated blues, pinks, and oranges. This makes it a busy, noticeable, statement piece.
• There is a combination of intricate detail and chunky form. The protruding parts are small, thin and fragile, and the base is large, bulky and sturdy. This contrast of scale makes it unusually bizarre.

Question 5

Fashion, Oversized, Everyday

Function

Answer 5

• The bracelet is a fashion accessory for the wrist, because it has a one-sized hole for a wrist. This is impractical because everyone has different sizes of wrists.
• The bracelet has an oversized scale and is large and bulky. This is impractical because it could bang off of things and get in the way.
• The bracelet is not easily worn everyday because of the large scale and delicate creature forms that could catch clothing or break easily.

Question 6

Futuristic, Modern

Style

Answer 6

• The bracelet has a futuristic aesthetic, because of its organis, alien-like forms that seem to grow from the piece. This makes it unusual, like it’s from a sci-fi film.
• The bracelet has a modern, sculptural look, with its large scale, organic forms, and oddly shaped tentacles. Chang’s sculptor background allows the creation of these interesting forms, making it a statement piece.

Question 7

Flamboyant, Income

Target Market

Answer 7

• The bracelet is targeted to a flamboyant person, because it is bold and bright with busy colours and patterns. This could reflect someone’s bold personality and style who likes to catch attention.
• The bracelet is targeted to a person of high disposable income, because it is handmade with high skill. This means it is very expensive.