Upcycling refers to the process of transforming something that is disposed of into something of similar use or grater value. Here I have definitely transformed golf balls into greater value, turning this type of trash into an object of utility and beauty. Not in any way, shape or form have I built up any more waste by creating this object of usefulness and beauty. The brief was upheld by displaying a high degree of innovation, through drilling holes into golf balls and threading them through a small wiring to create its beauty. This product is not just decorative but it also comes into great use when relaxing back and having a glass of wine. It incorporates the relaxation of the sport and the relaxation of the object itself.
The shape of the golf ball enhances a DNA molecule, hence the shape of the object which has been twisted using wire to show this shape. The indents on each of the golf balls shows how the DNA molecules are joined together to form this type of shape, wrapping around a wine bottle. Like no other ball, the shape of the golf ball has this special “dimple” feature which was designed back in 1908. Officially sanctioned balls are designed to be as symmetrical as possible and are designed based on platonic solids such as a cube which are regular polygons where all faces of the shape meet at a vertex.
Most golf balls used on a golf course through observation are usually white so I have kept the pattern of white golf balls in my product. The reason being is because of its high visibility colour which helps find the ball when lost or playing. The white coloured golf balls were used to pull away from the “trashy” look that the word gives itself. By continuingly using the same colour it provides a more elegant look and shows of the DNA Molecule shape when wrapped around a wine bottle which are usually dark coloured.
The shape of the object as mentioned a few times above represents a DNA molecule curled around a wine bottle. Once the wine bottle is removed from the golf ball wine holder, the shape of the wine bottle is still enhanced and very effective to the eye. This functionally and aesthetically pleasing object has both an interaction between the wine bottle and the golf ball, both being relaxing sports and activities to get away from the outside world of work and study.
The reasoning for the object being laid down is that when the wine is poured it is only being poured on a 45 degree angle and nothing above that, so therefore when the wine is being held in the wine bottle holder the wine settles at that level.
Inspiration came through as having to have grown up in front of a golf course and over the years collecting hundreds of golf balls which end up on our front lawn. Many shapes and ways were experimented into twisting and turning the wired golf balls around the wine bottle but this shape and length was chosen due to the proportion and weight of the golf balls as a whole the shape of the DNA molecule strand and the wine bottle both having that generic shape.
Upcycling golf balls and turning them into such a characteristic form was done so that all the lost and unused golf balls do not go to waste. Simply having to drill holes right through the golf ball and threading them through a strong and flexible wire and turning it into a wine bottle holder. When not in use the product could be simply a decorative or ornamental piece either for those who love the idea of wine bottle holders or anybody who loves the sport.
I think the use of golf balls for upcycling is a good idea, but i dont know about there use as a wine holder? The main qualities of Golf Balls is strength, and could they possibly be used for something else? Great protype and poster though!
ReplyDeleteThe chosen material was very well chosen, and I do think it has the absolute quality to be upcycled. But the actual product is very bulky, and I am thinking that it might break the wine bottle? perhaps it would have been better if it was surrounded with something that avoids the impact.
ReplyDeleteIt is quite a creative idea to choose to use golf balls for your product and your product looks nice!
ReplyDeleteMy little suggestion is you'd better to use them to make another thing, why to use it as a wine holder?
I never thought that you could do anything with golf balls. Very unique idea. Perhaps given the proporties of golf balls they would be used better for something else. Otherwise great prototype and it look really good!!
ReplyDeleteThe shape was something I was immediately drawn to with this design. The construction and the way you had hidden the underlying wire was perfect as it really did look like the balls were just floating next to each other.
ReplyDeleteHowever I do have to question the use of these materials. Like Brett suggested, I'm sure the golf balls could perform a function more suited to their original properties.