Jordan Ringdahl

You can still build a bridge from burnt wood...

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Unveiling my personal #Logo. To my followers, friends and family; I would like to pick up where I left off. A year ago to the day. In the last year, I began to recoil from my work, and grew increasingly unhappy with the pursuit of design. In my distance from it, I gained perspective and yearning. It is with hope that this logo will complement my past work, and inform the greatness that has yet to come. #follow for updates.
#furnituredesign #brandingdesign #industrialdesign #design #brooklynmakers #branding #graphicdesign #woodworking (at Prospect Lefferts Gardens)

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#AldenSofa is one in a series of innovative alternatives to traditional upholstery. Defined by #sustainable practices, driven by ergonomics and designed for durability, this piece distinguishes itself from anything else in the current market. #Follow to see the whole #process #industrialdesign #furniture #brooklynmakers #woodworking (at Pratt Institute)

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Plaster Shaping in the #process. 13/15 Inspired by dynastic human movement, this exercise begins with the carving of a single plaster volume. A final conclusion is near! #Follow as I begin to post the design and construction process of this complex curvilinear. #Industrialdesign #sculpturedesign #brooklynmakers #design (at Pratt Institute)

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Alden Sofa Explorative Process Model 4/21 Pictured above is a tensional rope, three seater sofa, concept model. A fair amount of detail is achieved as the model is rendered in a fourth scale. The design is driven by the previous success of #stringback. Where comfortable seating is achieved through ergonomic weaving. Starting big, this model takes great liberties in terms of unique details. Look closely at the two tiered arm rest and the dramatic splayed front legs. These features, if pursued would have underwent great ideation to validate this extreme ornamentation. This series of twenty-one plus models helped lead to the creation of #AldenSofa: one in a series of alternatives to traditional upholstery. #Follow as I post the entire #process. #industrialdesign #furnituredesign #design #brooklynmakers #productdesign (at Pratt Institute)

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Model Making in the #process. Recycling cardboard to build full scale furniture model. This exercise will test overall proportions and aesthetics. #Follow as I begin to post the design and construction process of #AldenSofa. #Industrialdesign #furnituredesign #brooklynmakers #design #productdesign

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Explorative Process Model 7/7 Now available on #kickstarter, Link in the profile. This seventh model performs a final proof of concept in an exact fourth scale model. The effectiveness of the model is crafted in the tradition of the Vitra Design Museum. Exactly one fourth in size, this model precisely represents the smallest details of construction, material and color. The attention to detail extends to the natural grain of the wood, and the elaborate handcrafted techniques involved. From the joinery to woodgrain this model is a perfect representation of the full scale. In doing so, this provides a level of assurance that the final will yield satisfactory results, both visually and structurally. #Explore to see the entire design #process. #design #Industrialdesign #furnituredesign #productdesign #stringback #furniture (at Pratt Institute)

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Explorative Process Model 7/7 Now available on #kickstarter, Link in the profile. This seventh model performs a final proof of concept in an exact fourth scale model. The effectiveness of the model is crafted in the tradition of the Vitra Design Museum. Exactly one fourth in size, this model precisely represents the smallest details of construction, material and color. The attention to detail extends to the natural grain of the wood, and the elaborate handcrafted techniques involved. From the joinery to woodgrain this model is a perfect representation of the full scale. In doing so, this provides a level of assurance that the final will yield satisfactory results, both visually and structurally. #Explore to see the entire design #process. #design #Industrialdesign #furnituredesign #productdesign #stringback #brooklynmakers (at Pratt Institute)

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Explorative Process Models 4/7 5/7 6/7 These three stylistic iterations are informed by "final explorative process drawing 7/7”. From hand drawing to traced vector “Universal Laser Systems” laser cutting machinery; cuts & etches the exact lines and curves of the original ideation. It is in the digital translation that hand drawn aesthetics are merged with the ability to enact structural corrections and visual symmetry. From these complex wooden profiles, tension strung cord will act as an ergonomic seat/back treatment. This series of seven models helped lead to the creation of #stringback: Now available on #kickstarter, Link in the profile. #Comment which is your personal favorite? #Follow as I post the entire #process. #design #Industrialdesign #furnituredesign #productdesign #brooklynmakers (at Pratt Institute)

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Explorative Process Drawing 7/7 Now available on #kickstarter, Link in the profile. This seventh illustration performs a final level of iteration with three stylistic interpretations of potential frame profiles. Designed as complex wooden profiles, each of the three render a distinct style and individuality. What they have in common is an applicable ergonomic #design. As a final, this #illustration displays several design conclusions. Most importantly; a seat/back treatment of tension strung cord. #Comment which is your personal favorite? #Explore to see the entire drawing #process. #art #Industrialdesign #furnituredesign #productdesign #stringback (at Pratt Institute)

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Stringback Inspiration Now available on #kickstarter, Link in the profile. The world is filled with interesting and thought provoking ideas and ideals, but what of that constant stimulus is strong enough to inspire and drive a product design? In the case of Stringback, the material inspiration derives from the history of manufacturing, in my hometown, of Wakefield Massachusetts. In the tradition of Haywood-Wakefield canning and wicker furniture I found inspiration, and an opportunity for design innovation and growth. To best compliment the clean aesthetic of the canning I pulled inspiration from a complex wooden bust, for which I had named "Hilda." As a child "Hilda" was my prized procession, as I had unearthed her from the yard of my childhood home. Her name comes from the hill our home was perched on. She possessed many of the qualities I was looking for in Stringback. Mainly a naturalistic aesthetic achieved through curvilinear woodworking. The ideal of Stringback was to create a safety enclosure space through the subtle implementation of traditional wingback form language. This inspiration came from the wingback chairs in my grandparent’s living room and the positive feelings of safety fostered from those memories. To increase the height and width as elegant solutions opposed to a literal enclosure. #Follow & #Explore to see the entire #process. #furnituredesign #productdesign #design #brooklynmakers #stringback #inspiration (at Wakefield, Massachusetts)

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Explorative Process Drawing 7/7 Now available on #kickstarter, Link in the profile. This seventh illustration performs a final level of iteration with three stylistic interpretations of potential frame profiles. Designed as complex wooden profiles, each of the three render a distinct style and individuality. What they have in common is an applicable ergonomic #design. As a final, this #illustration displays several design conclusions. Most importantly; a seat/back treatment of tension strung cord. #Comment which is your personal favorite? #Explore to see the entire drawing #process. #art #Industrialdesign #furnituredesign #productdesign #stringback #brooklynmakers (at Pratt Institute)

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Explorative Process Drawing 6/7 Now available on #kickstarter, Link in the profile. As ideals of canning and wicker slowly fell aside, so did creative weaving take a dominate role in the overall designing of Stringback. Following five, this #illustration develops upon the interaction of tension wrapped cord with a complex wooden profile. As seen on the leftmost side, the cord is rendered rather static as either basic horizontal or vertical frame interaction. From that observation came the development of ergonomics. The profile would create a supportive seat and back curve to optimize comfort and provide for prolonged usage. This series of seven models helped lead to the creation of #Stringback a bidirectionally woven wingback chair. #Follow as I post the entire #process. #Industrialdesign #furnituredesign #productdesign (at Pratt Institute)

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Build your own #Stringback Scale Model! Give your phone, keys & wallet the best seat in the house!!! Now available on #Kickstarter! Link in profile! In my design process I utilize laser cutting machinery to build precise scale models. With that same technology you are able to build your own scale Stringback model at either a sixth or fourth scale. Scale wooden parts come easily together with provided string and easy to follow instructions. Makes for a fantastic #diy home kit. Ignite your inner #craftsmen! #design #industrialdesign #furnituredesign #productdesign #brooklynmakers (at Pratt Institute)

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Good Morning! and Thank You! Barbara Borko of @designneeds. I appreciate the fantastic write up and the dynamite background on #Stringback. The extra color spotlights the finished, sapele mahogany frame and hunter green cord. Currently available on #kickstarter. Be one of ten lucky individuals with the opportunity to own a #handcrafted seat that will last a lifetime. Link in the profile. #industrialdesign #furnituredesign #design #brooklynmakers #woodworking #product (at Pratt Institute)

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Build your own #Stringback Scale Model! Now available on #Kickstarter! In my design process I utilize laser cutting machinery to build precise scale models. With that same technology you are able to build your own scale Stringback model at a sixth scale. Which roughly measures a 12inches. Scale wooden parts come easily together with a dot of glue, and provided string wraps easily to make for a unique home kit. Ignite your inner craftsmen! #design #industrialdesign #furnituredesign #graphicdesign #branding #diy #brooklynmakers (at Pratt Institute)

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The #Stringback Campaign is LIVE! On #Kickstarter. Link in Bio! To my fellow "Art of Crowdfunding" colleagues; I would like to start off with a genuine and a whole hearted Thank You! & Congratulations! What we have all done is not easy. Regardless of our campaigns outcome we are successful because we gave it our all, and attempted something most people are too afraid to do. I would like to also thank everyone for giving honest and intelligent critiques! #follow for updates and campaign sneak peaks! #furnituredesign #brandingdesign #industrialdesign #design #brooklynmakers #branding #graphicdesign #woodworking (at Pratt Institute)

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Neat Seat Explorative Drawing 1/7 Color is used to highlight and indicate pursued ideas. Following one, this drawing extrapolates upon a seating treatment of rigid felt. The rightmost side reflects ergonomic testing. The leftmost side employs that research and applies such to the design of the frame. This series of seven drawings is leading to the creation of #neatseat: innovative alternatives to traditional upholstery. #follow as I post the entire #process. #industrialdesign #furnituredesign #design #brooklynmakers #sketch #illustration (at Pratt Institute)