Modules to Pattern

Module 1 Module 1 Pattern 1 in grayscale

Module 1 Pattern 2 in color

Module 2

Module 2 Pattern 1 in grayscale

Module 2 Pattern 2 in color

I decided to use these two modules to create a pattern. Out of all the parti drawings I came up with, I believed these two worked best at displaying my concept of curves. I arranged each pattern by rotating, flipping, or repeating the module. I used colors of the blue hue to convey the function of the original object, the urinal, or to represent the idea of water.

Abstractions to Modules

The original inspiration was a part of a urinal found in the Pullman train station. It interested me simply because when looking at it from out of context, there were no clues to what it actually was. I found that very interesting. I also liked the qualities it had. It had rounded edges and a wave like effect that consisted of several tiers. It was porcelain and was surrounded by what looked like subway tile that was also a white color. Another thing that caught my interest was that its function was for a man, but it had a feminine look to it. In my parti sketches I focused mostly on the curved edges.