The Boot Kidz — 2006

Prototyping the cement boots

Karen Henry 2006 2007 2008 Boots Cement Design Legs Prototyping Stability Stands Sturdy Wellies

Prototyping the cement boots

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.  

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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 Design Festival in partnership with Gap Kids

Karen Henry 2006 card Designers Gap Kids Jenny Wilkinson Karen Henry LDF London

London Design Festival in partnership with Gap Kids

Author: Karen Henry, Chief Designer, Bootkidz Ltd London, UK Email: karen@bootkidz.co.uk Google+ Facebook Twitter London Design Festival The London Design Festival is held every year to promote London as the design capital of the world. The London Design Festival was established in 2003 as an annual event to celebrate and promote London and the UK's design creativity. It is an umbrella brand that brings together a diverse and unique group of partner organizations from across a range of sectors to stage London's biggest annual design event. Each year it enables new collaborations which bring exciting new projects covering every aspect of the...

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Icon Magazine

Karen Henry 2006 Design Icon Magazine

Icon Magazine

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...

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