Madison Knott
BIO
Madison is an emerging designer and crafts person motivated by a constant curiosity to learn how things are made. She is a problem solver, a visual and systematic learner driven by functional requirements and a holistic approach to incorporate the micro and macro levels of a problem. Her work often includes mixed materials and multidisciplinary approaches. She strives to create work that evokes a sense of joy for the user by reimagining functional objects into fun and engaging pieces straddling the disciplines of art and furniture. Madison is excited to continue to deepen her knowledge of craft, design, materials and processes.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
BELA SYSTEM
The goal of Bela System was to design a contemporary cabinetry solution for entryway areas. Each objects has a sense of customization for the user, while not being overwhelming to select options and easy to install. Madison worked tirelessly to create simple moments within each object that the user can find joy in. The system could be suited for batch production and shows the opportunity that it can be expanded on as a product line.
FEATURED Work
Title: Bela System
Dimensions: 70 x 55.75 x 10 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Oak, Steel
Title: Bela System, detail
Dimensions: 70 x 55.75 x 10 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Oak, Steel
Title: Bela System, detail
Dimensions: 70 x 55.75 x 10 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Oak, Steel
Title: Bela System, detail
Dimensions: 70 x 55.75 x 10 in.
Year: 2023
Materials: Oak, Steel