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Conceptual
Not all concepts are intended to be realized. Created as proposed design projects, for continuing education, or for academic purposes, this collection covers ideas and concepts not yet — or never intended to be — actualized beyond their conceptual form.
Our conceptual portfolio projects.
Conceptual Design for Fashion
TECHlace 3D Printed Jewelry Proposal
TECHlace is a proposal for 3D printed jewelry that merges a timeless element of fashion (lace) with an emergent technology (3D printing).
Design-Build for a Prototype Smart Object
TimeTravel.fm Smart Object Prototype
A prototype smart object that melds the feel of a vintage radio with the features of a smartphone, allowing the user to “tune in” to a particular year.
Design for an Innovation Incubator
The Architectures of Additive Manufacturing
A study of the emerging role of community-based additive manufacturing facilities seeking to understand how the design of a building can support innovation.
Design for a Public Library
A Modern Library for a Rural Community
An architectural design concept for a modern library in a rural community that supports the hybridization of traditional, current, and emerging media.
Our conceptual posts.
Conceptual, Product
TECHlace 3D Printed Jewelry Proposal: Design Process
A behind-the-scenes look at the design process for the TECHlace entry to the 2015 Wonderluk Design Competition for 3D Printed Jewelry, discussing how the proposal was developed from concept through execution.
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Branding, Conceptual, Product
A ShoeBox for Nike Reuse-A-Shoe
The successful launch of the ShoeBox Installation on the University of Oregon campus caught the attention of Nike Corporate, who asked us to pull together a proposal for a ShoeBox customized for Nike Reuse-A-Shoe that could potentially boost shoe recycling collection at Nike stores.
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Architecture, Conceptual
Post-Production Rendering: Before & After
Through the fog of the last term of architecture school, I realized I didn’t have any photorealistic renderings in my portfolio, and so, I dipped my toe in to explore what it takes to convert an image from barren to believable. What does it take? Boatloads, and boatloads of post-production.
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Team
After many years of working together, creative duo Blake Scott & Rachel Simrell Scott love delving deep into the work at Emerald Seven. We love what we do, and we hope that you’ll enjoy working with us!
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Rather than using a “waterfall” process, we use an integrative design process to consider your design challenge in terms of the whole. We iterate through cycles to reach thoughtful solutions, whether digital, physical, or a hybrid of both. Ask us how an integrative approach can help your project!
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