Junior Studio II 2015

Junior Studio II: Cultural Design

Maggie Davis

Tradition



I chose to create a kneading board that included instructional diagrams that show how to braid a six braid challah. The board is made of maple with a chesnut oil finish. I wanted to keep the design simple and elegant. The purpose of my product is create a conversation about the traditions of Judaism, challah in particular, and help facilitate the passing of traditions from generation to generation.



All cultures have traditions that are unique and filled with history. Traditions are used to remember, to commemorate, and to teach. Throughout this project I came to understand the impact of traditions and how important they are to cultures and their longevity. I wanted to create a beautiful product that served as a tool to pass on those unique traditions in Judaism and hopefully help spread the culture and its wonderful values to anyone who is willing to learn.

Afifi Mohd Ishak

Banana Leaf Thali: Reconnecting young Nepalese and Indian expatriates to their culture and history through a combination of traditional cuisine and modern aesthetics.

Dylan Panarra

Arepan: For fresh arepas in the cities, suburbs, and jungle of Venezuela…or abroad for those who wish to celebrate their heritage away from home.