Jon Harrison

Furniture and product design

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Ash Kitchen Chair

Photos: Jon Sneddon

Dual-Purpose

We scan our surroundings looking for tools to help assist us complete tasks. When designing, I believe it’s important not only to focus on

the product itself but to also concentrate on the environment in which the item will live, taking inspiration not only from the function of

the object but also from all the varying components which surround and interlock with the product. The amalgamation of ready-mades and sketched

ideas are designed to show a group of possible ‘double products’ which are aimed at reducing the scanning of the environment. They are not

necessarily about big change but my aim is to allow the consumer to act effortlessly and unconsciously.

Brass Coat hooks

Playing with, and subverting the traditional methods of production and forms of coat

Hooks, I wanted to design a range of different looking and functioning hooks. By

using a 2d method of cutting and folding the hooks they take on a different, more graphic

aesthetic. On several there are slots encouraging the use of coat hangers which tend

to keep coats and jackets in better shape. Brass is beautiful material rarely used

in a contemporary way. I wanted to apply the material to a more modern process and

shape rather than the frequently used traditional method of casting.

Materials: Brass or powder coated steel

Mugs, Jugs and Sugar bowls

Handles are great for carrying. A mug is a good size for a sugar bowl. A mug holds

a nice amount of milk for tea time. You can comfortably carry two mugs in the same

hand.

Materials: Ceramic

Candle with a handle

The ‘relaxed’ state of mind created by a candle-lit evening is often ruined when it’s time to retire and the lights are turned on. The

handle at the opposite end to the candle ‘offers’ itself to the user who if they so wish can carry to their bedside and extinguish when

ready to sleep.

Materials: Assorted Hard woods with brass insert

Steel stool

The design came from wanting to create a stool structural enough to carry the weight of an adult by using the thinnest section of steel

possible. The legs are spot welded to both seat and bottom rail; the material for the seat is taken from the waste of the bottom ‘washer

shaped’ rail, making the product both economical and easy to produce.

Materials: 3mm powder coated steel

Photos: Jon Sneddon and Jon Harrison

Floor standing light

A floor standing light which uses a simple weight system designed to hang over reading chairs, desks, coffee tables etc. Reaching out

nearly 2 metres the cable is housed within the U section of the frame. The light and shade is counter balanced by a handle which is

attached to a weight which again sits within the section of the frame. By simply moving the handle up and down the height of the light

source can be adjusted to where required. The handle attached to the weight and cable also offers a clear visual language to the user of

its purpose, making its operation intuitive.

Materials: Powder coated steel, cotton lampshade

Photos: Jon Sneddon and Jon Harrison