The Boot Kidz — 2005

Origin of The Boot Kidz

Karen Henry 2005 2006 Coat stands Design Origin Startup The Boot Kidz Wellies

Origin of The Boot Kidz

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...

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London Metropolitan University Exhibition

Karen Henry 2005 Bootkidz Course Design Designers Diploma Exhibition Furniture Design HND London Metropolitan University Realisation Show Studies

London Metropolitan University Exhibition

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...

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Meet your Maker Exhibition

Karen Henry 2005 Bootkidz Design Exhibition Meet Your Maker

Meet your Maker Exhibition

Author: Karen Henry, Chief Designer, Bootkidz Ltd London, UK Email: karen@bootkidz.co.uk Google+ Facebook Twitter The Meet Your Maker exhibition was held at the studios of Precedent, a digital design agency, 11 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3LT - in July 2005 - a website was constructed to display the works of various artists presenting. The Boot Kidz were on display for two weeks in the main exhibition hall. London Metropolitan University were partners in the exhibition.      

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Welcome

Karen Henry 2005 2D 3D Art Boots Cement Child Children Clothes stands Coat Stands Colourful Concrete Design Fashion Fun Home Mannequins Models Visual merchandising Welcome Wireframe

Welcome

Welcome to the Boot Kidz Blog. Design of 'The Boot Kidz' The Boot Kidz were designed by furniture designer Karen Henry in 2005. The original ideas for Lucy were sketched on paper. This included a red wavy design for the hair and a patterned outfitted blue dress. It was decided to make Lucy more iconic and focus on the form and rather than features. A small bend in the knee to emphasise that Lucy is a playful and fun character. The shapes and lines are important After the design was sketched, initial miniature prototypes of the designs were made with...

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