Clinton SheldonPortfolio of work

This portfolio contains a collection of projects, which best represent the ideas, processes and execution of some my most recent and past works to date.

I am fascinated by the connection and relationship between materials, construction, objects and function. My training in Furniture and Product design, Contemporary Arts and my experience in the workplace, combine into explorative works where my starting point is based on functional reasoning, but my application and realisation can become much more conceptual.

The Heavy series looks at using common building materials and simple manufacturing techniques to create domesticated lighting solutions, each design looks at using simple materials that can be found in most local hardware stores.

Each component must fit certain criteria in order for it to be chosen. Criteria is ultimately chosen by the intended design, bearing in mind that the design will also be effected by the choice of its components. Small, heavy components are needed for weight andstability, whilst lighter and taller components are needed for height and reach.

Once these fundamental characteristics are estab-lished, informed decisions can be made for the design and construction of each piece.

Brick / stoneSoftwood timbersCard

Heavy

Collaborative project with Rosanna Martlew, #RosannaAndClint

Coat Hook 01 is a simply functional piece, which focuses purely on the relationship between consumer, product and its intended purpose.

Coat Hook 01 comes with everything you need to assemble and secure it in place, with all hardware, instructions and even a pencil included.

Oiled birch plywoodCardColour finish

Coat Hook 01

Collaborative project with Rosanna Martlew, #RosannaAndClint

Redefining Paper - What is the potential of a single sheet of paper

Our initial interpretation of the brief was the importance for the paper’s original characteristics to remain in the finished piece, aiming to do only what was necessary to transform the paper. We liked the idea of creating a timepiece, the opportunity to create an object with such functional purpose fit the narrative of the project.

PaperOak woodClock mechanism

Client - James Cropper

Kairos, literally “the right or opportune moment”, relates specifically to metaphysical or Divine time. In theology, Kairos is qualitative, as opposed to quantitative.

Kairos

“This is Ercol” looks at creating a series of bespoke furniture and product through the relationship and ex-perimentation of materials and form, using original Er-col components which have been rejected or have be-come obsolete. The project makes good use of these redundant parts, offering a fresh and alternative outlet for creative ideas.

Each piece is made up from existing Ercol component pieces, analysed for their strengths, weaknesses and possible relationship with other components. I see the selection process for the components much like dry-stone walling; finding a place of best fit.

Solid timbersStandard screw fixings

This is Ercol

“Giraffe” is a sculptural timber storage solution for the home, providing a simple area for books ornaments and the odd TV remote to rest.

The Giraffe is designed to be manufactured in indus-trial factories, knock down fittings like flush joints are used to make transport, storage and assembly as quick and easy as possible.

Veneered boardSolid Beech wood

Giraffe

Influenced by the strictly functional traits of Shaker furniture “Seat Hangar” works as a temporary dressing and offloading space for personal clothing items suitable for both hallway and bedroom.

The 10mm bar forms the under frame structure, hang-ing space and back rest of the chair, completing a fairly elaborate, but subtle piece.

10mm Steel bar Birch Plywood

Seat Hangar

Design and Build of a temporary Gin Bar commissioned for the 150th anniversary of Leeds Corn Exchange.

The brief was to create a “Gin Palace” to be assembled onsite using appropriate materials for the styling.

Gin Palace

Mixed materials and objects

Design and Build of a temporary festival stage. Brief was to create a functioning stage for children to perform on, the stage was to be built completely from pallets which were delivered onsite.

Pallets TimberBrute strength

All the world’s a stage