Choco Chess Set

Inspiration

My work is deeply rooted in the abstraction of medieval architecture; I find a compelling tension in the silhouettes of ancient homes and castles. Their rooflines offer a unique visual language—one that is at once brutally sharp and elegantly fluid.

Design Goals

-Design something unique and unified.

-Create a collection of pieces that are refined and balances simplicity with elegance.

User Centered

Started to focus on the user of my product and that would be kids because what’s better than chocolate, chess and fun.

Table Inspiration

When I think of children and something unique to put under my chess set I think about chocolate cake.

Influence

Chocolate
Abstract and Unique
Modeling Chocolate

Concept Ideation

While maintaining a cohesive design language across the collection presented a challenge, the material exploration phase allowed for a seamless integration of unique textures and finishes

Final Concepts

Final sketches having more of a simplistic style to chocolate and some sort of holder or stand for these chocolate models.

Initial Models

Through iterative mock-ups, I was able to bridge the gap between digital concept and physical reality, fine-tuning the volumetric relationships of the collection.

In hand Ideation

The insights gained from this phase were critical in calibrating the scale of the collection and informing the initial formal exploration of each piece.

Final Ideation

At this stage, the forms remained intentionally abstract, serving as conceptual gestures rather than finalized geometries to allow for maximum creative flexibility

Final Drawing Views

I utilized Fusion 360 to create a high-fidelity digital twin of the collection, allowing for a precise evaluation of spatial volumes and a comprehensive understanding of the assembly at scale.