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Exibition Dates April 12-June 11

An experiment in multible functionality, the candle holder/vase (LINK) was one of Joni Tucker’s (LINK) first creations. It was created to combine convenience with style & design with funtion.
The exibition (LINK) will focus on how this idea could inspire many other functional items of multiple uses. We will examine the inspiration, technical design, materials, & products that were inspired by this design.Funding made possible by Design Media & friends.




Candle holder/Vase:
•One unit that serves two functions-designed to save space.
•Two different forms: As a vase, it resembles the shape of a traditional vase-large on the bottom (to hold water) and thinner at the top (to support the plant or flower that it contains). As a candle-holder, it is flipped over to reveal a mushroom form.
•The dimensions are 16cm high X 10 cm wide.



Joni Tucker:
•Studied industrial design at the Design Academy of Eindhoven.
•Photographer & graphic designer who became interested in functional forms during her studies.
•Did not want to be an industrial designer but was inspired by artistic designs that serve a functional purpose.
•Began to experiment with other combination pieces-the candy dish/ash tray, the plant holder/pet dish & other unusual designs.
•Moved to New York to work in an internship for an interior design firm during her studies.
•Continues to live & work as an interior designer in New York, and designs many pieces for interior & exterior use.




The Exibition:
•April 12-June 11 2006
•Open from 9am-7pm Monday-Saturday
•Displays unique items that focus on multiple uses, while retaining an interesting form.
•Exhibits materials used in various combination designs, from plastics to plaster.
•Discusses potential future designs that would be inspired by these ideas.
•Arranged & funded by Design Media & friends.