Ngee Ann Polytechnic x 

Makers' Academy Display Unit, 2017

Ideations and explorations.

My first personal project outside of the school's curriculum, I took on the task of designing a display system for the staff of Ngee Ann Polytechnic's, Makers' Academy. The goal was to provide a suitable platform for showcasing various projects, including leather, electronic, electrical, and 3D-printed products.

Makers' Academy - A maker space within the school aims to foster a culture of making, allowing students and staff to utilize its facilities for personal or school projects. With equipment like laser cutting and 3D-printing machines, the space offers ample opportunities for creativity.

The brief was to redesign the existing display unit within a specific budget, ensuring affordability and justifiability. My final proposal involved utilizing a shelving system from IKEA that didn't require drilling or permanent fixtures to secure the unit. It consisted of six vertical poles and twelve wooden planks/shelves where the products could be displayed. The design was modular, allowing for vertical adjustments and customization according to the staff's preferences.

The chosen shelving system provided easy access to the displayed products while functioning as a showcase visible from both inside and outside of Makers' Academy. This design served to demonstrate the capabilities of the maker space to visitors and students alike. Importantly, the unit allowed free movement without obstructions, following the interior color scheme of the maker space (wooden/off-white) and reflecting the culture of DIY (do-it-yourself).

Overall, this project aimed to enhance the display capabilities of Makers' Academy, providing an appealing and functional platform for showcasing the diverse range of projects created within the space.