The Boot Kidz — 2007

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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Space Magazine, China

Karen Henry 2007 China Coat stands crazy hangers Design International Magazine

Space Magazine, China

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.      

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Scotland on Sunday

Karen Henry 2007 Article Bootkidz Coat stands magazine Scotland on Sunday Sunday

Scotland on Sunday

Author: Karen Henry, Chief Designer, Bootkidz Ltd London, UK Email: karen@bootkidz.co.uk Google+ Facebook Twitter Bootkidz feature in Scotland on Sunday The Boot Kidz featured in Scotland on Sunday "at Home" magazine section on January 21, 2007. The article was compiled by Claire Hay and appeared on page 21. The title of the article was "Cash Flow" and featured 6 different coat stands. List of coat stands featured Black Tree, £430. Dansk Online (028 9261 3861, www.dansk-online.com) Football, £7, Woolworths (0870 411 7112, www.woolworths.co.uk) Avenue cross, £99, John Lewis (0131-556 9121, www.johnlewis.com Lucy, £650, Designed by Karen Henry, Bootkidz, (www.bootkidz.co.uk) Hat and coat stand in...

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