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aka MXDXK (pron. “medic”)

creator of objects and sounds in “vancouver” (unceded territories of the musqueam, squamish, and tsleil-waututh nations) and singapore, creating an intersection between design, audio production, and a multicultural asian heritage.

bdes industrial design finalist @ emily carr university of art + design.

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TERRARIUM TABLE











2024.
23.6” x 23.6” x 25”.
cherry, acrylic, silicone. 
terrarium table (c/o heedo jang + malaika mcduffie) is a coffee table with a built-in terrarium is manifestation of care in a living space, fostering a relationship of nurturing and attention between the user, plant life, and the space they both exist in.



DEMONSTRATING CARE


HARMONY WITH NATURE


the table is more than just a piece of furniture; it's a sanctuary where nature and human life coexist. it enforces the belief in fostering a deep connection with the natural world, even within the confines of indoorspaces, through care and maintenance of plant life.

whether enjoying a cup of coffee, engaging in quiet reflection, maintaing its moisture, or simply observing its intricacies, the terrarium fosters a sense of peace, tranquility, and connection to you and your co-inhabitants.


STORAGE SPACE

the terrarium table has three spaces for storage: the top surface of the terrarium, the middle floating swiveling shelf, and the larger bottom wooden platform.


OPEN TERRARIUM

in addition, magnets and pegs placed under the top cover allow it to be pulled open gently, allowing users to maintain and moisturize the plants within the terrarium.



CONCEPT IDEATION + DEVELOPMENT

narrowed-down concept sketches
decided concept sketch
basic fusion360 render  
technical bom drawing



TABLE CONSTRUCTION

platform lamination.
cutting grooves into side posts.
drilling magnet + peg holes into side posts.
assembling top cover frame.
tablesawing acrylic.
corner sanding swivel shelf.
gluing dowel pegs into side posts.
milling top platform for terrarium slot.
clamp assembling table.
assembled table.
gluing magnets into frame.
orbital sanding surfaces.
staining.


TERRARIUM CONSTRUCTION

tablesawing acrylic.
welding terrarium w/ methylene chloride.
fit test for terrarium.
foraging life.
final silicone seal.