Anchor | Drishti Bhandari

ANCHOR

Outhouse Jewelry

Overview

Outhouse’s core principal revolves around the balance between design and craftsmanship, where every creative expression honors age old artistry.

Along with other designers and artisans I worked on an entire product line from conceptualization to final production.

Designing commercial designs for Men and Women's collection was a part of the process.

Duration - 2 months

Methods - Theme Research, User Research, Hand Renderings, CAD Renderings, Market Surveys, Brand Packaging, Trend Analysis

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Concept

As a Symbol of Hope:

The rising Anchor is a Symbol for Hope. This is alluded to, metaphorically, whenever we say that "our hopes are rising".

When a ship weighs, or raises, its Anchor it tells everyone that it is leaving its current port-of-call and is on its way to a new voyage, a new Adventure.

As a Symbol for steadfastness:

The moment we drop our mental Anchor is the moment when we become steadfast in a Decision-making process. It is the moment when we finally say to ourselves "here is where I stand" and "these are the rules I will govern myself by".

This is expressed, metaphorically, when a ship drops its Anchor. At that moment the ship becomes moored to a particular location from which it will not move until the time once again arrives for it

to sail at a moment of its own Choosing.

Image source - https://in.pinterest.com/pin/702561610607378208/

Design Process

Trend Research

Ideation

Design Brief

Conceptualization

Rendering

Final Sketches

Doodles

Form Generation

Tech Packs

Finialization

Mood Board

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Explorations

The entire collection is divided into three

sub-stories, planned to be released at distinguished seasons. The explorations are inspired from various kinds of anchors found all around the world.

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Component Sheet

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CAD / CAM

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The 3D model of the final designs was created in Rhino

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The first 3D printed wax samples

Anchor Story - 1

The first story takes a minimal approach, where the head and tail of the anchor and the main components which are attached with various findings (chains, hooks, pins) to create minimal wholesome pieces.

Some of there pieces are interchangeable & adjustable to give the client the freedom to experiment according to the occasion.