Spira Coffee Table

Materials: Birch Ply, Perspex, Brushed Stainless Steel

Year:2007

A1 sheets of paper are placed under the jigsaw puzzle top, then the coasters can be used to draw Spirograph patterns onto the paper. The sheets can be changed easily, and spare sheets can be kept on the shelf underneath.

 

Spira Vessels

Material. Glazed Earthenware

Year:2006

Spira Vessels are an accompanying product to the Spira Table, as the foot ring derives from a rapid prototype of the cog used for the coaster on the table. There are four different sized vessels in the series that have a variety of transfers, which again relate to the form of the cogs.

 

Spira Dining Table

Materials: Birch Ply, Steel

Year:2006

The dining table allows the coasters, placemats, and food stand to act as a large Spirograph set, enabling diners to create patterns on the tablecloth using pens. An amusing piece of furniture to keep your children or guests entertained.

 

Hemisphere Cup

Materials: Earthenware, Plastic

Year:2006

The Hemisphere Cup is inspired by the egg and eggcup, and objects that rely on other things to function. The cup has a rounded bottom, meaning that it can only stand up when placed in its plastic base.

 

Takeaway Dishes

Material: Earthenware

Year:2005

The form of the dishes has been taken from the well-known takeaway boxes that kebabs and burgers come in. These containers have a notoriously short life span, so the idea of making them in earthenware for the home, creates a long lasting product, inspired by a disposable one.

 

Branch Lounge Chair

Material: Birch Ply, Foam, Cotton

Year:2003

The shape of the lounger comes from the forms of tree branches as they grow out of the trunk. It is made from ten pieces of laminated Birch ply, and is suitable for home assembly.

 

Olive Drainer

Materials: Acrylic, Earthenware

Year:2007 concept

Losing isn't always a bad thing; pulling out the cocktail sticks will hopefully release and olive or two. Inspired by the classic kids marble game Kerplunk, the earthenware base comes with a perforated acrylic tube that comes in a variety of colours, with a box of cocktail sticks.

 

Clock Shelves

Material: Steel

Year:2007 concept

Clock shelves are laser cut bent steel shelves, which have an integrated carriage or pendulum style clock. The steel can be powder coated in a variety of colours, and are suitable for wall hanging in any room of the house.

 

OTT Chair

Materials: Steel, Laminated Birch ply

Year:2007 concept

The single piece steel frame goes over the top of the seat, instead of the traditional way of being fixed from underneath. This makes the frame a more prominent part of the chair, whilst keeping its ability to stack.

 

I am currently working for designer/maker Asaf Tolkovsky, whilst working on my own projects and exhibiting work. I am always open to new ideas and ventures, so if you like my work, and have something interesting going on, send me an email.

Education

BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design
University of Plymouth- First Class Honours

Experience

Studio Richard Hutten- Internship
Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 2007

Exhibitions

Kids Modern
Sunday 24th February 2008 10am-4pm 2007
Dulwich College, London, SE21

Southwest Artwork
Dorset Art Weeks 2008 Museum Gallery, Brewers Quay,
24th May- 8th June 2008, Weymouth, UK

Handled With Care
Designboom at Designersblock 2007
Shoreditch High Street, London

Talent Zone
Tent London 2007
Brick Lane, London

Southwest Artwork 2007
St Peters Church, Portland, UK

Gifted 2006
Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Honiton, UK

Talent Zone
100% East 2006Brick Lane, London

New Designers 2006
Business Design Centre
Islington, London

University of Plymouth Degree Show 2006
Exeter, UK

The Contemporary Craft Fair 2006
Bovey Tracey, UK

100 Devon Potters 2006
The Burton Gallery
Bideford, UK

For any enquiries and further information about my work, or if you would like to see some more images of the products, please click on the link below to send me an email, and I will get back to you as swiftly as I can.

info@erniebakker.co.uk

www.3ddesign.org.uk

www.emmapasseydesign.co.uk

www.southwestartwork.co.uk

www.tolkovsky.co.uk

www.ourshowhome.com

www.mischavanderwekke.nl