McMastery

(Object Design)

I am a big fan of McMaster Carr, an on-line industrial parts and supply company with well over 500,000 products and consistent next-day delivery.

To keep my sanity during the Covid-19 outbreak, I tasked myself with creating a weekly object with parts from their catalog and a $30 limit.

After 11 weeks, I decided to call it quits (for now).

Week 11:

Bucket Lamp

An illuminated floor lamp that holds (approximately) 5 gallons of light.

Loosely inspired by Noguchi’s Three-legged lamp.

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Week 10:

Folded Sconce

Folded and bolted perforated plastic makes a diffused light source.

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Week 9:

Manifold Menorah

An easy-to-assemble, customizable  candle-holder.  

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Week 8:

Felt Mat

A set of woven felt & dowel placemats that also work as a runner. 

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Week 7:

Perforated Lamp

A light that difusses as it spins.



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Week 6:

Multi-Trivet

A flexible kitchen accessory.




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Week 5:

Plant Spring II

Paint-can plant-stand.  




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Week 4:

Book Handles

Fold-able ends for books and records.  




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Week 3:

Buffing Sconce

A cotton wall sconce.



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Week 2:

Plant Spring

A ready-made plant-stand.  




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Week 1:

Danger Cone

A portable indicator of danger. Powered by 12v drill battery.  




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