-Journal- — NORBERTO MELENDEZ

JOURNAL

Here you will find a collection of non-linear excerpts from projects, ideas, research and thoughts—a digital sketch & image journal. I think of it as a less curated window into my thought process.

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NIKE — NYC FACADE IDEAS

Initial glass facade brainstorm sketches for flagship NYC Nike store.

NIKE — SB CONCEPT

Preliminary design study for hybrid TV Monitor fixture.

PLASMA CUT - BENT CHAIR PROTOTYPE

Prototype of a plasma cut pattern that is then bent to become both the legs and the armrest of a chair. Rhino file.

PLASMA CUT - BENT CHAIR PROTOTYPE

Prototype of a plasma cut pattern that is then bent to become both the legs and the armrest of a chair. Material: hot rolled steel.

PLASMA CUT - BENT CHAIR PROTOTYPE

Prototype of a plasma cut pattern that is then bent to become both the legs and the armrest of a chair. Material: hot rolled steel.

PLASMA CUT - BENT CHAIR PROTOTYPE

Plasma cut detail. Material: hot rolled steel.

PLASMA CUT - BENT CHAIR PROTOTYPE

Prototype of a plasma cut pattern that is then bent to become both the legs and the armrest of a chair. Fitting a bent ply back.

SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN CENTER — LOBBY WALL

Exploring patterns for a steel lobby wall design referencing railroads.

SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN CENTER — LOBBY WALL

Inspiration image.

SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN CENTER — LOBBY WALL

Initial 3d rendering exploring railroad inspired lobby wall.

NIKE — SB SEATING

Evolving elevation profile for seating.

NIKE — SB SEATING

Studying integrating seating into wall fixtures.

NIKE — SPORTSWEAR SEATING

Sketch studying platform seating materials.

FLOOR LAMP KNUCKLE

3d study for knuckle version. Used to study manufacture-ability obstacles and aesthetics.

FLOOR LAMP KNUCKLE

Refined, alternate version of the lamp knuckle/connector before fabrication.

NIKE — SB CONCEPT

Updating design of sock tray displays.

NIKE — SB CONCEPT

Updated design of sock tray displays.

SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN CENTER — LOBBY WALL

Initial study for SFDC alternate wall design. Alternating visual pattern idea.

SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN CENTER — LOBBY WALL

Study for SFDC alternate wall design. Alternating visual pattern idea incorporating logos in panels.

SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN CENTER — LOBBY WALL

Study for SFDC alternate wall design. Alternating visual pattern idea with break forming.

SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN CENTER — LOBBY WALL

Study for SFDC alternate wall design. Alternating visual pattern idea with break forming. Section study.

SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN CENTER — LOBBY WALL

Study for SFDC alternate wall design. Alternating visual pattern idea incorporating logos in panels. Steel panels with back-lit acrylic panels. 3d rendering study.