Your Wall
by William Sloman
Your Wall allows the user to create a display based on their own personal preferences
Parachord shelves promote user creativity and individual personalisation
Chords fit into post grooves to maintain shelf stability
Screw fits provide structural support along with quick and easy alteration of the shelf structure
Project Description
There has been a dramatic change in perception of the importance of the designed environment within the home, in particular, the effect that the home environment can have on productivity and mental health. The changing context of the home due to the influence of COVID 19 has also influenced the need to redesign the home environment to cater for individual preferences and requirements.
The Your Wall customisable shelf system is the result of an exploration of consumer–product attachment and design customisability. When the user is enabled to customise their home environment, they have the opportunity to create a space that is uniquely their own.
The system consists of several chords, posts, and a backing system, allowing the user to create various shelf forms to display whatever items they desire. The user can customise the size of the backing system and number of posts, based on the specific area they wish to use to display the Your Wall system.
Users are also able to customise the colour of the chords and posts based on their personal preferences. They are then able to simply assemble and disassemble the system into whichever configuration they desire.
Chord lock toggles allow the user to create levels of slack and tension for different display aesthetics
Users can create themes based on their interests and display items of personal value
Bio
Hi! I’m William, a product designer who thrives on creating design solutions that catalyse positive change in the world. As a surf and golf enthusiast, my design practice is driven with nature and sustainability at the forefront. This focus allows me to utilise the technical design skills I have acquired to explore ways to reduce the use of non-renewable products and to investigate how to change consumer attitudes towards consumption.
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