The Boot Kidz — Design

Cement Boots Many prototypes of the cement wellington boots were made. This photo shows the cement boots in the rain in the garden. Different cement dyes were used to colour the cement.  Cement dye was mixed into real Wellington boots and then the boots were removed. Real Wellington boots were used as molds to hold the cement whilst drying. Metal cylinders were placed in the cement to hold the legs of the Bootkidz coat stands. Since the cement is quite heavy - it gives the clothes stand good stability.  

Author: Karen Henry, Chief Designer, Bootkidz Ltd London, UK Email: karen@bootkidz.co.uk Google+ Facebook Twitter Crazy Hangers Article, Space Magazine, China Bootkidz featured in the Chinese interior design magazine called "Space", issue 82, in the article entitled "Crazy Hangers" on the 10th April 2007.      

Origin of Boot Kidz design The Boot Kidz design originated from Karen Henry, a furniture designer based in London. After many hours of designing and debating the styles, models, and shapes of the metal it was decided to create a unique product with simple contours.  "People are naturally drawn to lines, colours, and edges. I am only bringing these ideas to reality." - Karen Henry, August London 2006 These perceptual needs were the core essence of the design of the Boot Kidz. Simple, yet complex at the same time.   Experimenting The design process is difficult. Bending steel and experimenting with hundreds of...

Author: Karen Henry, Chief Designer, Bootkidz Ltd London, UK Email: karen@bootkidz.co.uk Google+ Facebook Twitter Icon Eye magazine Issue 40 The Boot Kidz appeared in in Icon Eye magazine Issue 40, on October 2006. In October 2006, "The Boot Kidz" featured in the popular UK design magazine "Icon". Icon Magazine is a monthly magazine started in 2005 by Louise Redknapp. Past issues are available from the IconEye.com website.  Article Text This children's coat stand, called BootKidz, is currently available in three cartoon/animation inspired characters. The coat stands will be exhibited on a window display at GAP Kids on 208 Regent Street during London's design...

Author: Karen Henry, Chief Designer, Bootkidz Ltd London, UK Email: karen@bootkidz.co.uk Google+ Facebook Twitter 2005 HND Exhibition at London Met The Boot Kidz appeared in the furniture design exhibition held at London Metropolitan University in central London. The exhibition was to show the works from the graduates of Furniture Design and Realisation.  This formed part of the Furniture Design and Realisation HND/FDA (now a 2-year foundation degree) at the Sir John Cass Department of Art, Media and Design). For more information about Furniture Design and Realisation see the Furniture Design MA at Londonmet (Masters of Art). Furniture Design Short Courses If you're looking for furniture design...